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One World Centre says we could offer refuge

The One World Centre says the Isle of Man should welcome migrants to its shores amid a crisis in Europe.

Centre chair Phil Craine says a recent call from the Chamber of Commerce to increase the Island's population by 15,000 means we should send a message migrants are welcome here.

The UK government is coming under increasing pressure to accept more refugees.

Mr Craine says the Island should weigh in on the issue:

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