They're Paying for TV Licences for Migrants! (Except They're Not)
How a £1,113 Expense for Vulnerable Children Became a National Outrage Fantasy
On June 15th, 2025, Zia Yusuf - former Chairman of Reform UK - posted an explosive claim that would rack up over a million views: "Kent County Council is using taxpayer money to pay for TV licences for asylum seekers. Remember that next time you are asked to pay for yours."
You can guess what happened next. F…
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