Immigration: Separating fact from feeling
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Are your views on migration based on reality? With boat crossings and net migration sharply dropping, Esther Higham was joined by guest presenter Dr Richard Reddie and Inderjit Bhogal, founder of Seeking Sanctuary, to talk about the latest figures, having wisdom and compassion when it comes to asylum seekers and refugees, and 'reverse mission'.
Released on 16 Sep 2026
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