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Pia Corbishley is a Liberal Democrat supporter. She is a year 12 student studying politics.

The success of Reform in recent elections should be a wake-up call

By Pia Corbishley | Wed 7th May 2025 - 2:00 pm

How many times do we have to read the headline: “Migrants killed”, to realise that there is a tragedy in the world, a problem far greater than immigrants entering England. From the safety of our own homes it may feel difficult to empathise with people in such desperate situations. However, it is essential for the sake of humanity that we learn to understand and educate ourselves on the lives of immigrants before voting for a party branded as being anti-immigration.

Unfortunately, due to the current geopolitical climate, there are millions of people who have been displaced as a result of the violence and threat to their own lives. These innocent people have to make treacherous journeys, risking their own lives during it. Once they arrive in a safer country they often face racism, xenophobia and discrimination. Having just won the by-election and 677 council seats out of around 1600 up for election, there is now a huge risk of a growing support for Reform.

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