The age of deportation | Cover story with Tanjil Rashid
The New Statesman: politics and culture
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Shifting Narratives: Immigration and Identity in Britain
This chapter explores the evolving rhetoric around immigration and deportation in the UK, focusing on the concerning trend of mass deportation and its implications for national identity. It highlights how asylum seekers are increasingly dehumanized and positioned as threats, reflecting a broader political radicalization within the Conservative Party. Through a critical examination of historical and current policies, the conversation raises essential questions about citizenship, belonging, and the changing definition of Britishness.
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