A reminder that all news is not bad..
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07.03.2026 16:30
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A reminder that all news is not bad..
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Dear Shabana, I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank. You said: “A party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to make a perilous crossing on small boats.” I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division. When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney. As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I filled water tanks and picked up litter. What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country. Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it. It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and croissants to refugees and food parcels. When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She said “we have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers whilst risking death on the seas.” She said “maybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …
Dear Shabana,
Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.
A reflection from the leader of a migration charity. We have been told over and over again by politicians - even from “partners” and “allies” that we will not win on our policies unless we concede. Throw some migrants under the bus - they’re too unfavourable. Public doesn’t agree with us.
Hope wins 💚
Today is the last day before the deadline to tell the government what you think about their Earned Settlement proposals
Details here 👇
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“I’m stuck in low-paid work, renewing my status every 30 months, and in the past I’ve had to rely on food banks to feed my family so I can afford our Home Office visa fees. I ask myself every day: what was my crime?"
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Labour's Earned Settlement consultation closes on Thursday.
They propose causing serious harm to many people, they want to punish lower income households and refugees, and cause more families to face poverty and homelessness.
Please add your voice 👇
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Let's choose kindness in 2026.
youtu.be/lopMMkz0law
🚫 Labour have turned into a Farage tribute act.
✅️ The Green Party are the only party that will always stand up for refugees and asylum seekers.
Join us: Join.greenparty.org.uk
I've spent three days in Calais & it's horrendous.
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
As @zackpolanski.bsky.social said on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social we are furious, helpful analysis as to why below
“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
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Screenshot of a headline reading: "Refugees' jewellery could be seized to pay for asylum costs, says Home Office minister."
This is a new low from a govt plumbing the depths of performative cruelty in hopes that the public won’t notice they have no answers to the real issues facing this country
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
A useful resource here from @gmiau.bsky.social for anyone anyone having 'difficult conversations' about migration.
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Of course two of the options not listed in this article 🙄 is to allow asylum seekers to work while they wait for a decision, and to make those decisions a lot quicker.
We deserve better media and a better government than this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Green Party Migration Policy MG300.
The functions of the Home Office will be divided between a Department of the Interior and a Department of Migration, which, among other duties, will handle all visa applications.
Caroline in pale mac and Carla in dark jacket standing with TfL workers affected by skilled worker visa changes listening to speeches at an RMT rally with banners and placards.
I've spoken to TfL workers who are terrified about sudden Skilled Worker visa changes.
In less than 3 weeks, hundreds of workers risk losing their jobs, their homes and the right to stay in the country they’ve been building their lives in. [1/3]
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A good listen, even to just marvel at the utter shock the presenter has that someone might have something positive to say about migration 🙄
I raised the devastating impact of sudden visa rule changes with the Mayor – over 200 TfL workers are at risk of deportation.
These are people who trusted the system, built lives here and are now left in limbo.
I'm glad the Mayor has committed to lobby the Government and support these workers.
Our article is here.. when we hear huge numbers like £4.7 billion spent in 2023-4 on asylum accommodation, it is always worth talking about who is actually getting our money.
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In August we investigated how the hotel millionaires were profiting from the asylum support system, good to see the BBC catching up..
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The only political party whose policies are in line with the recommendations made by Praxis. Lib Dems close. Everyone else miles away and actively working against our charitable objectives.
Pleased to announce that @regulariseuk.bsky.social will now be joining us as a speaker at our Hostile Environment fringe event tomorrow 💚
"I'm here to talk about what others won’t. To tell the truth about what makes our country great and what makes it not so great. While others thrive on creating scapegoats, I am here to tell you a different story."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
And we will be running a workshop on Sunday at 1:30pm on messaging and myth-busting - for all those who want to know more about migration issues
There will be a quiz 😀
Getting excited about Autumn Conference in Bournemouth.. we have organised an important and timely fringe event on Saturday with @praxisprojects.bsky.social and @migrantvoice.bsky.social chaired by @carladenyer.bsky.social
Come and say hello 👋
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These performative policies are not bad because they are 'unworkable' or because we 'need' migrants, it is because they are cruel and will break up families 💔
🔈 Tackling the far-right starts with making your #WordsMatter
After a weekend of far-right violence, pushing back against #disinformation is more important than ever. So, let's start by unpacking the dehumanising term "illegal immigration". buff.ly/QaR41WV
No human is illegal ✊
