Calls for action for sanctuary seekers in the mediterranean

Liberal Democrats for Seekers of Sanctuary are shocked at the decision to cut off funding for rescue missions in the Mediterranean for boats capsizing as they bring those fleeing from the war torn zones to countries in southern Europe, mainly Italy. It is inhuman and will not even work.

Whilst we understand that it is expensive for Italy to fund this mission, as well as deal with an unprecedented influx of people seeking sanctuary, letting people drown at sea is not the answer.

We agree with Nick Clegg that we are proud of our commitment to devoting 0.7 per cent of our national wealth to help countries develop their own economies, so that people have got a sense of optimism and hope in their own countries, and they don’t seek to flee elsewhere, as well as working for peace there. However the situation now is urgent and we call for the UK Government to take the lead in working with other countries in the EU to