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Humanity will overcome this crisis
Due to climate change, the record number of migrants and refugees will not be going down soon — but whatever hate-filled policies the right wing dreams up, our natural impulse to compassion and solidarity will shine through, writes JEREMY CORBYN MP
A worker with the Spanish Red Cross comforts a refugee in Spain

THE past 12 months have been filled with challenges here at home and around the world.

The pandemic continues to lay bare the foundations of our societal fabric after more than a decade of austerity. 

But time and again, it has been the incredible generosity and spirit of our communities that has brought us hope that things can change.

In the past year, we have witnessed wide-ranging crises, from the pandemic, the climate emergency and the displacement of nearly 30 million people across the globe fleeing war, poverty and famine.

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