Criminalising movement, restricting the right to asylum, detaining migrants in so-called ‘safe’ countries: Meloni now claims these far-right policies are a ‘model’ for others in Europe.
Tag: immigration
Migrant Champions Network condemns outbreak of racist & Islamophobic violence
"Communities up and down the country are bearing the brunt of this race to the bottom on migration policy, and the open Islamophobia expressed by some politicians and parts of the media."
The next government must speak up for migrants, not scapegoat them – Praxis
The next Government will face a number of acute problems with the immigration and asylum systems - which need real solutions which help migrants, not scapegoat them.
Pandering to anti-immigrant and far-right rhetoric is dangerous – Apsana Begum MP
Apsana Begum MP writes on the Rwanda Plan and the dangerous growth of far-right rhetoric around migrants and asylum seekers.
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."
FBU launches legal challenge over Bibby Stockholm barge
"Everyone, no matter where they are from, has the right to live in safe and decent accommodation, and firefighters have the right to expect that they will not be recklessly endangered."
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."
Firefighters’ union demands meeting with Braverman over Bibby Stockholm fire safety
“The government has already scrapped vital fire safety measures for asylum seeker accommodation. Now, it wants to put more than 500 people onto an off-shore barge designed to hold around 200."
Challenge the Government’s Anti-Migrant Bill on all fronts – PCS Left Unity
"The demonisation of asylum seekers belittles the serious problems that need to be addressed and seeks to utilise the issue as a political tool... a smokescreen for the real problems that exist in the country."
Stop the anti-refugee bill – time for a safe passage visa
The Government line is that it wants to stop the people smugglers. The UK could give safe passage to refugees in Calais who have viable asylum claims, writes Care4Calais.