Got the message, Prime Minister?

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09-04-2015

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Friday 4 September 2015

Got the message, Prime Minister? Yesterday we launched a petition, urging the UK to ‘accept its fair share of refugees seeking safety in Europe’. Close to 200,000 people have already signed up. Many have gone further, posting pictures, giving money and offering practical help to asylum-seekers. Politicians of many parties have lent their support; and last night, finally, there were signs that David Cameron was listening. But will he really offer action – or just words? reports & ANALYSIS P.4-10; robert f isk p.5; patri ck cockburn , p.6; MARK STEEL, p.31