The article discusses the UK government's recent policy changes regarding refugees arriving by small boats, making it significantly harder for these individuals to gain citizenship. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's new guidance has faced backlash, especially from Labour MP Stella Creasy, who argues that this harms Britain's longstanding tradition of providing sanctuary. Creasy emphasizes her point humorously by referring to Paddington Bear's journey, suggesting that the new laws contradict the very principles of compassion the UK is known for.
Frankly, this process would deny Paddington Bear - he did the same thing, he came by an irregular route but we gave him sanctuary, the Walthamstow MP said.
The Home Office has toughened up existing guidance on Wednesday to make it nearly impossible for refugees to become British citizens if they travel to the UK by small boat.
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