The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken out after Home Secretary Suella Braverman has repeatedly snubbed him.
A spokesperson for the Archbishop said his office had “reached out several times” to the home office after he had expressed his concerns over the government’s immigration policy and, in particular, Braverman’s comments regarding who qualifies as an asylum seeker.
Speaking at a conference in America, the home secretary suggested that anti-gay discrimination is not a qualification for seeking asylum in a speech calling for world leaders to crack down on migration. The Home Secretary said “simply being gay, or a woman” should not by itself be enough to qualify for protection under international refugee laws.
She added: “Let me be clear: there are vast swathes of the world where it is complicated to be gay or to be a woman. Where individuals are being persecuted, it is right that we offer sanctuary. But we will not be able to sustain an asylum system if, in effect, simply being gay or a woman and fearful of discrimination in your country of origin is sufficient to qualify for protection.”
In another recent interview, she stated that if we do not get a grip on immigration, we will see a disintegration of our society. She argued that refugees should not simply be allowed to shop around for a safe haven.
We believe the home secretary would be wasting her time meeting the Archbishop. She has clarified her position, and pandering to Justin Welby would be a waste of time.
It is a shame that Braverman is pandering, not to Welby but to the conservative voter base. We all know an election is imminent when the Tories start talking tough on immigration and the Labourites climb off their pedestal and start pre-empting excuses on how they won’t magically turn things around once in Downing Street.
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The Archvirtue signaler of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has often been criticised for his focus on condemning anti-immigration rhetoric instead of addressing the issues within the Church. As a Liberal leader in the nation, he is not alone in this sentiment, as many others prioritise virtue signalling over taking practical steps to improve their communities.
Despite this, his actions and words have drawn criticism from those who believe that the best way to enact change is to lead by example and make tangible improvements within one’s sphere of influence.
Ironically, the immigrants he champions would only step foot in West Minster Abbey once it has been repurposed. Because you can be sure it wasn’t the Anglican Church that drew the migrants here.
