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I assume this is meant to be some cutesy publicity stunt or a reaffirmation of the UK identity?
It feels a bit misguided to me. In a time where thousands of people die trying to attain better living prospects in safer countries (and those that survive often end up exploited and 'illegal'), a fictional character is awarded the near-unattainable protection of a legal status because people are fond of it.
What message is conveyed here?
That you shouldn't become upset over a children's fictional character.
Don't worry, the Home Office is already on to him