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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hannah Roberts

Sir Elton John ‘very concerned’ over Braverman’s comments about LGBT refugees

PA Wire

Elton John and his filmmaker husband have said Suella Braverman risks “legitimising hate and violence” against gay people following a “dog whistle” speech on migration.

The home secretary sparked outcry in the gay community over her address in Washington DC on Tuesday, in which she said “simply being gay, or a woman” should not by itself be enough to gain protection under international refugee laws.

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