Alf Dubs

British politician and peer

Alf Dubs - Leaders & Politicians born December 5th, 1932
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A British politician who served as a Member of Parliament and later became a member of the House of Lords. Worked actively on issues related to immigration and refugee rights. Instrumental in the establishment of the Dubs Amendment, which aimed to provide refuge for unaccompanied children arriving from Calais. Advocated for various social justice issues throughout a lengthy political career.

Served as MP for Battersea South from 1979 to 1983

Introduced the Dubs Amendment in 2016

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