Health10/5/2025•The Guardian
How Reform ‘misinformation’ campaign sank town’s refugee sanctuary plan
The article discusses the controversy surrounding a plan to make Weston-super-Mare a "council of sanctuary" in the UK, which aimed to improve support for refugees and asylum seekers. The proposal was met with a "misinformation" campaign by a political party, which was accused of stoking divisions within the town. The town, known for its seaside charm, has become deeply divided over the issue, with the campaign allegedly sinking the sanctuary plan. The article highlights the tensions and challenges faced by the town in attempting to implement a project to better assist refugees and asylum seekers.
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