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Nigel Farage has criticized the Home Office’s decision to paint over a mural of a cartoon character at an orphanage for orphans as “a bit spiteful”.
I On Tuesday, Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick announced that he had ordered the removal of artworks of figures such as Mickey Mouse and Balloo. jungle book Because they were “too welcoming” in April.
The Home Office confirmed Tuesday that work had been carried out at the Kent Asylum Reception Center. It is known that a private company was used because the center staff refused to respond.
Whitehall officials and some moderate Conservative MPs are understood to be appalled, even though Rishi Sunak backed Jenric for the controversial move.
The former Brexit Party and UKIP leader, who has often pushed the government to crack down on the English Channel crossing, is now joining the government, suggesting that the decision to target children went too far.
Farage said: I: “People crossing the strait shouldn’t get the four-star treatment, but this measure is a bit spiteful.”
He added, “These children are just pawns of a criminal gang.”
A spokesman for the prime minister suggested the decision was aimed at “blocking” asylum seekers from crossing the English Channel as part of Mr Sunak’s promise to “stop ships”.
A spokesperson said: “We want children who come into our care to feel safe, secure and supported. It should be made clear to the arrival.
“And ultimately, we want to stop people, including their families, from making dangerous gains that put their lives at risk.”
Whitehall officials have privately voiced their opposition to Jenric’s order, one person said. I It was an “unforced error”.
Some were surprised by Jenric’s approach. I Some expect and understand he will take a more moderate stance on immigration, while others will compete with his boss, Home Secretary Suera Braverman, to be the toughest minister. accused of doing so.
A former Conservative government adviser said: “The country is trying to get its hands on dogs, so instead it will focus on drawing pictures of Mickey Mouse to encourage children fleeing with their clothes on. I will,” he added.
“What an absolute shame.”
Former Immigration Minister Sir Kirkhope Conservative Peer, who oversaw the 1996 UN Bosnian Refugee Resettlement Programme, called the decision “disappointing”.
Labor said Mr Jenrick, Mr Sunak’s ally, was “disgracing Britain”, while the Liberal Democrats called the order “a petty cowardice of the worst kind” and a “waste of taxpayers’ money”. said.
Natasha Tsangarides, Deputy Director of Advocacy at Freedom From Torture, said: “The news that the Immigration Minister actually had staff paint a mural in the refugee reception center shows how despicable this government really is. It shows that,” he said.
“But millions of compassionate people, both in the UK and abroad, do not support this. The ruling was a major blow, handing down a crushing defeat to the country’s brutal asylum ban bill.
“Instead of continuing to punish those who have already suffered, governments should focus on rebuilding an asylum system that treats people with dignity and kindness.”