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The British establishment needs to accept its role in creating the refugee crisis
Our politicians cannot talk about stopping people from seeking safety on these shores when their decisions drive the conflicts and crises that create refugees, argues PAUL DONOVAN

THERE are a growing number of refugees across the world.

Most recently there has been much publicity concerning the refugees coming out of Afghanistan.

Also, those taking the dangerous route across the English Channel in search of refuge.

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