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BBC: Should Wales be a Nation of Sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers?
BBC ^ | April 29 | Cemlyn Davies, Wales political correspondent

Posted on 04/29/2026 3:45:28 AM PDT by RandFan

Scrapping the Welsh government's Nation of Sanctuary policy would have "disastrous" consequences for social cohesion in Wales, the head of a Welsh refugee charity has warned.

The scheme aims to help refugees and asylum seekers placed in Wales by the UK government to integrate and access public services.

However, ahead of May's Senedd election, the Welsh Conservatives and Reform UK have pledged to scrap it, citing concerns over the cost and message it sends.

Between 2019-2025 the Welsh government spent 0.05% of its total budget on Nation of Sanctuary. All the other major parties have reiterated their support for the policy.

What is the Nation of Sanctuary policy?

The Nation of Sanctuary plan has become the focus of political debate, and some of our readers have asked us to take a closer look at it.

Gary Nickson, a retired procurement manager in Padeswood in north Wales, was among those who contacted the BBC's Your Voice project to raise concerns about the policy.

"I can't remember ever seeing a survey or having the opportunity to vote on it," he said, adding that he felt major decisions were being taken "on our behalf" at a time when, in his view, Wales was already struggling with its own domestic challenges.

The Welsh government carried out a three-month consultation in 2018 which found "substantial support" for its proposals.

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They've made Wales a 'Sanctuary' country (never mind city)
1 posted on 04/29/2026 3:45:28 AM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

>the head of a Welsh refugee charity has warned.

So the cushy NGO CEO gig would disappear, is why the consequences would be disasterous?

Wow.


2 posted on 04/29/2026 3:49:44 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: RandFan

“BBC: Should Wales be a Nation of Sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers?”

Why not, what could go wrong? Well, at least the women in Wales will start reproducing again, even if it’s often non-consensual.


3 posted on 04/29/2026 4:03:57 AM PDT by BobL (Trusting one's doctor is the #1 health mistake one can make.)
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To: RandFan

Wales is not very wealthy. The poorest of the UK nations. What jobs will these bizarre immigrants and refugees be doing? How will they earn their keep?


4 posted on 04/29/2026 4:13:28 AM PDT by dennisw (Qatarlson the Insufferable blowhard |||||||||||||||||||||||||| There is no limit to human stupidity.)
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To: dennisw

What women, girls & young boys would they destroy? What else will their violence and savagery accomplish?


5 posted on 04/29/2026 4:21:47 AM PDT by JayGalt (A never ending battle for Truth, Justice & the American Way.)
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To: RandFan

NO


6 posted on 04/29/2026 4:36:35 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization? )
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To: BobL

The sheep will get awfully nervous....


7 posted on 04/29/2026 4:58:36 AM PDT by decal (They won't stop, so they'll have to be stopped)
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To: RandFan

Why?

England already is.


8 posted on 04/29/2026 5:02:18 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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To: RandFan
Gary Nickson, a retired procurement manager in Padeswood in north Wales, was among those who contacted the BBC's Your Voice project to raise concerns about the policy. "I can't remember ever seeing a survey or having the opportunity to vote on it," he said, adding that he felt major decisions were being taken "on our behalf" at a time when, in his view, Wales was already struggling with its own domestic challenges.

As usual.

The Welsh government carried out a three-month consultation in 2018 which found "substantial support" for its proposals.

Not from the populace. But the leadership is all in favor of it to destroy their country.

9 posted on 04/29/2026 5:04:27 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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To: RandFan

No. Seems the rest of my heritage has been overrun, might try to keep Wales safe with Norway (Sweden, England, Scotland lost).


10 posted on 04/29/2026 5:04:33 AM PDT by small farm girl
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“Scrapping the Welsh government’s Nation of Sanctuary policy would have “disastrous” consequences for social cohesion in Wales”

Which means exactly that the muslims will riot.

So import more muslims.

What could possibly go wrong?


11 posted on 04/29/2026 5:05:10 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Paid leftist Trolls ought to be banned here. There are several obvious ones.)
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To: metmom

Yes. No one is ever asked or votes for it.

It happens the same all over.

It’s not a coincidence.


12 posted on 04/29/2026 5:08:16 AM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

I was engaged to a Welsh girl at one time, French born but adopted by a Welsh couple, I sure didn’t think Wales would become this.


13 posted on 04/29/2026 5:18:15 AM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
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As part Welsh, will those immigrants going to mine coal? 😀


14 posted on 04/29/2026 5:21:45 AM PDT by DeplorableTrumpSupporter (FKA ConservaTeen)
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To: RandFan

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Somali woman: I’m your master!


15 posted on 04/29/2026 5:25:26 AM PDT by Brian Griffin (Ask your Congressman to tax tariff refunds at 100% & > ~$600 to each insured vehicle owner 4 gas)
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To: RandFan

The refugee system is being scammed.

Refugees and asylum seekers and their children should never be able to become citizens of or have voting rights in their host country.

Children should have the citizenship of their mother upon birth and of their father if the father performs the duty of one for a number of years.

The law of refugees came about in the early 1930s.


16 posted on 04/29/2026 5:38:43 AM PDT by Brian Griffin (Ask your Congressman to tax tariff refunds at 100% & > ~$600 to each insured vehicle owner 4 gas)
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