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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Audrey Liza M. Nolasco

Record 9,300 Americans Seek British Citizenship as MP Asks 'Why Not Offer Sanctuary to Those Who Flee'

A record 9,300 Americans applied for British citizenship as a UK MP urged Britain to consider offering sanctuary to those seeking to escape Trump's America. (Credit: The White House/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

A record 9,300 Americans applied for British citizenship last year, as growing numbers look towards Britain amid political unease in the US and Donald Trump's return to the White House.

The figure has fuelled a striking debate in Westminster, where MPs have been discussing whether Britain should make it easier for skilled Americans to relocate. During the debate, Labour MP Dr Scott Arthur asked: 'Why not offer sanctuary to those who want to flee?'

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