British Quote by Julia Hartley-Brewer
“We have no duty of care to improve the lot of poor Romanians or Poles or Pakistanis or anyone else who is not a British citizen.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political commentary, 2019
States a nationalist view that the state's responsibility is limited to its citizens, excluding non-citizens.
In simple terms: Only citizens deserve state care.
Consider inclusive policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- immigration policy
- social services
- foreign aid
- public health
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should states help non-citizens?
- What are the risks of exclusion?
Excludes moral duty to humanity.