
How far-right rhetoric on migration went mainstream
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The Normalization of Anti-Migration Rhetoric
This chapter explores the alarming normalization of far-right rhetoric on migration within UK politics and media. It highlights the transition of extreme views into mainstream discourse, portraying migrants and asylum seekers as threats, and critiques the impact of this framing on public perception and policy. The discussion emphasizes the need for a compassionate response from politicians to combat the harmful narratives that foster fear and hostility towards communities of color.
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