"The government has blood on its hands. These refugees were from Afghanistan & have a right to seek asylum here."
Tag: Refugees
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."
The Anti-Refugee Bill places tens of thousands of lives at risk – Praxis, for Migrants and Refugees
"This Bill will, if passed, make the situation dramatically worse, pushing tens of thousands more people every year into positions of extreme precarity and vulnerability."
This Bill amounts to a near-complete ban on seeking asylum – Nadia Whittome MP on the anti-refugee bill
The Anti-Migrant amounts to a "near complete" ban on seeking asylum. Nadia Whittome MP challenges the Government's latest attempt at divide and rule - that places migrants' lives at risk.
Time to stand together against hate and say refugees welcome here – John McDonnell
Ahead of the #ResistRacism demonstrations this weekend, John McDonnell urges the public to show steadfast solidarity with migrants and refugees.
Lineker’s crime was to stand up to the Tories’ racism – Simon Fletcher
Gary Linekar's challenge to racist Tory policy reveals a lot about the Government's reactionary agenda and the problems with Labour's strategy in combating it.