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.
Tag: Refugees
128 cross-party councillors urge Government to respect Supreme Court ruling on Rwanda
“It shouldn’t take a Supreme Court ruling for the government to accept that this plan is grossly inhumane, and must be scrapped."
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."
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."
Push back the tide of racism – Sabby Dhalu
"The government has blood on its hands. These refugees were from Afghanistan & have a right to seek asylum here."
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.”
We must continue to resist the Anti-Refugee Bill – Olivia Blake MP
We must oppose the government’s illegal proposals, up the pressure by joining the demonstrations against the Bill, and put an end to the hostile environment, writes Olivia Blake MP
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.
The only way to stop the boats, is to provide safe and legal routes – Mish Rahman
"We have to call a spade a spade and a racist act a racist act and there is no doubt that this government is conducting racist acts and illegal acts."