Chris Murray

Chris Murray

Labour — Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Speaking in the House of Commons on 26 November 2025

Debate

Asylum and Returns Policies

Contribution

In Scotland, there are approximately four times as many people fleeing oppression from Ukraine and Hong Kong as there are asylum seekers. There has been no public outcry and they have been welcomed. That shows that Scotland is a generous country, willing to play our part if the system is fair and controlled. Moreover, 14 children this year have drowned in the channel coming here. Does the Minister agree with me that there is nothing progressive about not fixing a system where public support for refugees drains and children drown?

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