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Mari's avatar

Don't know how you do it Bear, but so pleased you do! Watching/listening to Starmer,Cooper, Mahmoud, I thought there were some fine words spoken - but thats all they are, and far too late, and sooo far from their actions! Its unbelievable how any Labour party could be so similar to the Tories - and the far right menace that is Reform! Anyway, you succinctly and clearly say it all in your wonderful way. Thank you🥰

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WordChazer's avatar

You're just droppimg hints that you'd rather people subbed. I get it 🤣. Will read later - bus has just deposited me at work and I'm standing at the bus stop typing this comment... 🚌

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Paul James's avatar

I once worked at a charity that relied a lot on volunteers. Good, motivated volunteers are a fantastic asset anywhere, but the ones who are there because they have to be just create more work for everyone else.

I'm not sure it's the right policy - are they saying that a working nurse has to also volunteer somewhere to prove their worth to society? I also think unless work gets done in the meantime to put in place the 'infrastructure' to match peoples skills with opportunities it's going to be very difficult to make it work.

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W Adam's avatar

Isn’t there also a danger that people fleeing an authoritarian state may have had trumped up criminal charges against them? As for volunteering, this is only for the better off migrant, isn’t it? Many will be more concerned with keeping a roof over their heads.

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