By David Furness Once an asylum seeker’s claim is officially recognised, they are granted refugee status and are considered a refugee; this does not necessarily indicate that their asylum claim has been successful. The Migrant Family Rule allows asylum seekers ...
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By David Furness On 29 July 2024, Axel Rudakubana went on a knife rampage in Southport and killed three children and injured ten others. In the wake of the Southport murders, Lucy, a former childminder, wrote on social media: “Mass ...
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By David Furness Dorset Police has dismissed a police officer for gross misconduct because of his ‘confrontational’ and ‘aggressive’ arrest of a knife-wielding teenager. The officer, PC Lorne Castle, who was entrusted with maintaining community safety, was found to have ...
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By David Furness After two tours in Afghanistan, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Seeking help from a government agency, he was offered initial treatment, which unfortunately was unsuccessful. Instead of exploring further medical options, a government official ...
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By David Furness The mainstream media’s habit of using ‘woke’ words and phrases aims to influence how people think. Controlling language is a key tactic in establishing a totalitarian society. The media affects readers by choosing specific adjectives and employing ...
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By David Furness The very word ‘smuggler’ conjures up visions of days gone by and men armed with flintlock pistols and cudgels surreptitiously bringing ashore barrels of French brandy or silks on a moonless night to be hidden in caves ...
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By David Furness The NHS Muslim Network has provided guidance to NHS staff on how to convert to Islam. The Network’s ‘Guide for New Muslims’ encourages NHS staff to consider converting to Islam and reassures them that negative reactions from ...
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By David Furness The situation involving Lucy Connolly brings to light essential issues surrounding free speech in Britain today. Her experience resonates with wider concerns about civil liberties and freedom of expression. It has captured global attention, particularly on social ...
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By David Furness The proposal to create an official definition of Islamophobia has raised concerns over potential limits on free speech, drawing comparisons to ‘Orwellian’ censorship. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner plans to create a 16-member Islamophobia Council. This council ...
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By David Furness It’s important to understand that the 2016 referendum, which led to the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, did not result in an immediate and complete separation. Instead, a significant and carefully negotiated Withdrawal Agreement was reached between ...
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