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Green Party's Valentine's Gesture to Asylum Seekers Sparks Controversy

2/13/2026

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Green Party councillor Anne Cross plans to deliver Valentine's Day cards to asylum seekers at Crowborough camp, drawing criticism from Conservative MP Nus Ghani.
Cross argues that sending cards is a common practice among refugee charities.
The Crowborough camp is set to house over 500 single male asylum seekers and has faced protests from locals.
The Home Office aims to move asylum seekers from military accommodations to taxpayer-funded housing.

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Green Party councillor Anne Cross plans to deliver Valentine's Day cards to asylum seekers at Crowborough camp, drawing criticism from Conservative MP Nus Ghani.
Cross argues that sending cards is a common practice among refugee charities.
The Crowborough camp is set to house over 500 single male asylum seekers and has faced protests from locals.
The Home Office aims to move asylum seekers from military accommodations to taxpayer-funded housing.