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Hearts of Oak Podcast
The Week According To . . . Leilani Dowding
Sep 28, 2024
Leilani Dowding, a former Page Three Girl and outspoken commentator, dives into the pressing issues of today. She discusses the staggering £5.4 billion spent on housing asylum seekers, raising concerns over government priorities and the need to support long-term contributors. The conversation shifts to the controversial promotion of Ozempic for weight loss, highlighting serious health risks. Leilani also critiques lobbying influences on genetic engineering and reflects on modern skepticism, emphasizing the importance of questioning societal norms. Humor and a call for political awareness round out this engaging discussion.
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- The skyrocketing costs of housing asylum seekers in the UK emphasize a neglect of local needs and housing availability for citizens.
- The misuse of Ozempic for weight loss highlights dangerous health ramifications and the need for responsible discussions around pharmaceutical solutions.
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Crisis of Asylum Seekers in the UK
The escalating cost of housing asylum seekers in the UK has been highlighted, with figures indicating it rose to 5.4 billion pounds annually, resulting from over 46,000 asylum seekers being accommodated in hotels at a staggering rate of 8 million pounds a day. This situation has sparked concerns about the impact on the housing market, particularly for British citizens and legal immigrants. The discussion points to a belief that a system is facilitating the housing and care of asylum seekers while neglecting the needs of existing citizens, especially vulnerable groups like the elderly. The problem is compounded by government contracts with private firms, like Serco, which manage these accommodations often leading to a shortage of housing availability for locals.
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