If you consider yourself progressive & you're still using terms like 'moron' 'idiot' 'stupid' 'cretin' as insults, think again. These are harmful pejoratives.
https://twitter.com/RoseUnwin/status/1603518328630288398?t=sBD0H_eeUE3caTScCZP5pw&s=19
If you consider yourself progressive & you're still using terms like 'moron' 'idiot' 'stupid' 'cretin' as insults, think again. These are harmful pejoratives.
https://twitter.com/RoseUnwin/status/1603518328630288398?t=sBD0H_eeUE3caTScCZP5pw&s=19
βSome people are asking why asylum seekers don't apply for a visa under the refugee family reunion category if they have family in the UK. There are a few reasons why this is not a viable option for most of those who are coming via the Channel. A thread:β
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