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Afghan Relocation Scheme - £7bn going to be spent

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Libby00 · 15/07/2025 19:32

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg8zy78787o.amp

How did they find the money for this? Also, no checks to confirm what sort of people we are letting into the country.

This country is an utter disaster,m

A crowd of Afghans handing their papers to soldiers at Kabul Airport

Secret Afghan relocation scheme set up after major data breach - BBC News

The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg8zy78787o.amp

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Littleredraincoat · 15/07/2025 19:38

As someone who typically thinks we should crack down on immigration. Actually I think this is right. It was our error that put these people in danger and it is right we should rectify it and keep these people safe.

What is not right is that it was done without parliamentary scrutiny and there was no accountability. Parliament has procedures in place for closed sessions with no cameras or visitors. "That the house situation in private". I have no problem not knowing the ins and outs of what is happening, but I would appreciate that my MP can work on my behalf.

StarlightRobot · 15/07/2025 19:37

Where does the £7 billion figure come from?

YouWillFindMeInTheGarden · 15/07/2025 19:36

Who’s paying?

Sunshineandoranges · 15/07/2025 19:35

These people are known to our government. The helped the British military and their identities were accidentally leaked three years ago,They are being brought here to save them from death or torture by the Taliban.

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