Elton John has criticised Braverman after she stated it is unsustainable for the UK to offer asylum to gay people who face discrimination in their countries. | ITV National News
in a joint statement posted to Instagram with his husband, David Furnish, and the Elton John Aids Foundation.
“Nearly a third of all nations class LGBTQ+ people as criminals and homosexuality is still punishable by death in 11 countries. The UN’s refugee agency, while recognising the “complex challenges” presented by irregular migration, said the 1951 UN convention remained “crucial” for protecting people facing persecution.Asked after her speech in Washington DC whether the UK would consider leaving the convention if reforms were not delivered, Ms Braverman said the UK government would do “whatever is required” to tackle the issue of migrants arriving via unauthorised routes.
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