Archive for May 3rd, 2006

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“It is wrong to send someone back to a country where they would face death”

Posted by Gav on May 3rd, 2006

That’s what Shami Chakrabati said just now on BBC Breakfast.

But is it wrong? People who take advantage of our generosity — criminals of non-British origin — have no right to our protection. They should know what their home country is like and, while this sounds illiberal, they have a choice about whether to commit a crime.

And, shop-lifting is not a minor crime, no matter what Ms. Liberty claims.


Posted In: Political, News and Politics, Libertarian, Liberty, David Davis, Immigration

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Labour Sleaze

Posted by Gav on May 3rd, 2006

Labour sleaze has been blown out of all proportions hasn’t it? There’s no way it can be as bad as people say — and no Labour ministers have ended up in prison.

Nope.

Iain Dale’s got a 90-strong list of New Labour scandals at his blog.


Posted In: Political, Blog, News and Politics, General, Labour, Current Affairs, Parties, Liberty