ONCE again, Paul Flynn (Argus February 16) has joined the ranks of lazy and rent a quote politicians in scaremongering about asylum seekers. Even taking his figure, it represents less than one third of just one percentage of Newport’s total population (0.3%). We all have to remember that many of these individuals have personal stories of life-threatening persecution and at this stage simply want to get on quietly with their lives. Instead of this posturing, Mr Flynn should focus on more important matters. Perhaps in his next article, he will expand on Ed Miliband’s spending plans and to increase the level of borrowing on the nation’s credit card?
J Evans, Duckpool Road, Newport
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