Ballots & Boats

Ian & Simon welcome Polly & Miranda onto the show, both of whom who've worked helping refugees & unaccompanied minors to help our listeners what's going on behind the headlines in the redtop press. What's the real experience on the ground of those fleeing war torn countries seeking security and safety in the UK? We also have a look at the Bexley & North Shropshire by-elections. Is the win in Bexley comfortable enough to be repeated in North Shropshire? Are there signs of a progressive pact? If you'd like to help refugees & those fleeing persecution & war please consider these organisations: RNLI https://shop.rnli.org/pages/donate Rural Refugee Network https://www.ruralrefugeenetwork.org Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.uk Portsmouth City of Sanctuary https://portsmouth.cityofsanctuary.org Society of St James https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStJames