Jonathan Rimmer

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Glasgow leads as Scotland meets Syrian refugee target three years ahead of schedule

LAST December, it was revealed Scotland had met its target to provide homes for its intake of Syrian refugees three years ahead of schedule. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s proud declaration that “Scotland is an open and welcoming country” was tempered by an acknowledgement that the UK’s acceptance of 10,000 refugees was tiny compared to neighbouring European nations.