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AIBU to think the PM is ignoring the asylum issue?

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BusyDog · 16/08/2026 06:33

I’m firmly working class, and I don’t believe that what we need is to spread the asylum seekers around more. The reason I’m annoyed is not because I don’t want them housed by the middle class, but because I think it’s completely ignoring the problem. I think we need secure detention centres whilst the country either approves the application or sends them off home. These will be safe, food provided, clothes, play areas for the children. The accommodation will have the basics like temporary housing does but they can’t leave until application approved or sent home. But they can’t leave and roam UK unless their application is accepted. Anyone who is violent etc and makes it not safe will automatically be sent home.
I liked this prime minister as I thought he had both feet on the ground, but it seems not….!
If he admits it’s not fair only working class has to deal with it, then surely, he admits it’s a problem and he’s not actually addressing it?

YANBU = PM ignoring actual issue
YABU = Issue is that only working class have to deal with them

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Meadowfinch · 16/08/2026 06:44

Perhaps a little early to write AB off, but certainly he hasn’t addressed the issue yet. The immigration situation - small boats, housing, benefits, security etc will be key to the next GE so he’ll need to deal with it sooner or later.

They all will.

oberuber · 16/08/2026 06:42

Where should we build these detention centres ?
Would detention "camps “ be a better word to describe these ?
If they have a play area for kids, should we include a school as well? Should the fence be electrified as well?
How long is it going to take? First we identify the location. Then we fight whoever lives there who doesn’t want a camp. Then we have to assign a budget, go through voting, building, transporting….

There is no easy solution.