21 Britons Share Why The UK Need To Let Refugees In

    Attendees explained what they think are the positives refugees have brought to Britain.

    by Rachael Krishna, Fiona Rutherford, Hussein Kesvani

    Tens of thousands of people marched in central London on Saturday to express solidarity with the refugees currently making their way to Europe.

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    Similar protests were also held in the UK’s largest cities, such as Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol, and across Europe to show support for refugees fleeing war-torn countries.

    BuzzFeed News asked those attending the London march about the posiitve ways refugees have shaped Britain and why Britain should welcome more.

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    Lilinaz, 17

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    "Sharing"

    Kaleb, 19

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    "Diversity"

    Mimi, 70

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    "Equality"

    Angela, 29, Canada

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    "Family"

    Gabriel, 7, son of Sri Lankan refugee

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    "Spicy Curry and Friendship"

    Noriyuki and Junya, 25 and 25, Yorkshire

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    "Everyone is one".

    Bana, Yorkshire

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    "I am a refugee"

    Drew, 74

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    "We have the moral obligation and we have the space"

    Green Party leader Natalie Bennett, 49

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    "#Community"

    Katie and Cosmo, 45 and 4, Berkshire

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    "It could be you"

    Fatima, 14.

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    "Because I'm Human"

    Obemi, 30.

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    Andrew, 53.

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    "Britain has been built on refugees".

    Fash Mel, 34.

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    "Don't forget they are human beings, not cockroaches".

    David Bautista, 35.

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    "In order to uphold the human right to life!"

    Anna Szkakowski, 28.

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    "A diverse society is an exciting society".

    Mary Gregory.

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    "We need to be compassionate".

    Robert Gordon, 31.

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    "Love for humanity".

    Jane McLoughlin.

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    "Because its the right thing to do!".

    Fatima Binta Sal, 26.

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    "Because they're human beings! Simple".

    Victoria Casey.

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    "The benefits of [multiculturalism]. To enrich our own culture. [They] work hard and pay taxes and we all benefit!"