Take the quiz

Politicians and the media have a lot to say about refugees in the UK.

You've probably heard different opinions about people fleeing wars, crossing the Channel in small boats or even being deported to Rwanda.

But what do you actually know? Take this quiz to find out.

Firstly, which Prime Minister put the Refugee Convention into law in the UK?

Clement Attlee

Harold Macmillan

Winston Churchill

CORRECT!

Winston Churchill’s government put the Refugee Convention into action in 1954. Since then, though several have threatened not to, every Prime Minister, Conservative and Labour, has stuck with the principle that people can come to the UK to seek asylum.

INCORRECT!

Winston Churchill’s government put the Refugee Convention into action in 1954. Since then, though several have threatened not to, every Prime Minister, Conservative and Labour, has stuck with the principle that people can come to the UK to seek asylum.