“We’re delighted to be helping support Amnesty International keep refugee families together. We had a great reaction from the public and we’re hoping loads more will take action to make sure humanity wins on this issue.”<\/div> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div>\n\n
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\n We want to show the Government that there is still widespread public support to change this issue, by highlighting the ridiculousness of these rules. 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