Several charities have signed an open letter criticising 'inflammatory language' and policies that 'demonise' people seeking refuge
Political leaders should"take a clear stand" and condemn violence against asylum seekers, charities have said - as they warned scenes like those outside a Merseyside hotel could be replicated across the country.the hotel where asylum seekers were staying in KnowsleyA demonstration descended into chaos as a police van was set on fire and missiles, including fireworks, were thrown at officers.
The letter, co-ordinated by coalition campaign Together With Refugees, also warns of a"high risk of more premeditated extremist attacks around the country" following the violence outside the Suites Hotel. Ms Braverman was criticised in November after she told MPs that the south coast was facing an"invasion" of migrants.
The signatories of the letter call on political leaders to"create a system that is fair and compassionate and brings cohesion instead of division"."Having already experienced great hardship, these men, women and children who come here for protection are now faced with violence, fuelled by inflammatory language of 'invasion' and policies that demonise them," the charities say.
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