"Tell MAMA have reported a 600% increase in attacks on Muslims – including attacks and hostility against individuals and mosques, children targeted at school, death threats and physical attacks."
Tag: Anti-racism
Home Office eviction policy causing hardship for refugees – Migrant Champions Network
Home Office changes to eviction rules for people newly granted refugee status are causing huge hardship for refugees in the UK and chaos for local authorities, writes the Migrant Champions Network.
Stop Braverman, Stop the Hate Demo this Saturday – PCS
"The protest is against the use of scapegoating language by the government that is stirring up hatred and fear, creating division and opening the door to racists and the far right."
Apsana Begum – Don’t give an inch to Tory Racism
"The 'Stop the Boats' rhetoric & the labelling of people seeking sanctuary as 'criminals' are a part of a twisted race to the bottom."
Trade union and anti-racist leaders call on Labour to restore whip to Diane Abbott MP
Trade union General Secretaries and anti-racist leaders are urging the Labour Party to restore the whip to Diane Abbott MP.
Labour must not concede to the Tories’ racist agenda – Stand Up to Racism
"We need a Labour government that will champion a humanitarian approach to refugees, defend the right to asylum & take action against the crises of climate change, war, persecution & poverty."
Resisting the far-right in our communities – Migrant Champions Network
Local councillors can play a key role in strengthening community relationships, countering far-right division and fostering a spirit of unity, writes the Migrant Champions Network.
The issue of small boat crossings is the cutting edge of an overall racist campaign – Diane Abbott MP
"We need to defend the asylum-seekers and their rights, and call out all the reactionary politicians who are willing to play roulette with people’s lives."
Labour must repeal the “Illegal Migration Bill” – model motion launched
“With some in the labour movement arguing for a strategy of giving ground to the myths and vitriol around this issue, it's crucial that a strong lead is given in the fight against the politics of division.”
Unions and Migrant Organisations’ challenge government’s plans for higher NHS and visa fees
Over 60 trade unions and migrant organisations challenge the government's plan to fund a public sector pay rise through higher NHS and visa fees for migrants.