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Asylum Seekers

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Tories want to “tear up” protections for child refugees, says Starmer

The 80-seat majority Tory government led by Boris Johnson wants to “tear up” protections for child refugees, Labour’s…
Sienna Rodgers
19th December, 2019, 3:49 pm
Comment

In Boris Johnson’s view, migrants can’t do anything right

It’s the final stretch of the general election. Of course, Boris Johnson could not resist throwing in another…
Sabrina Huck
10th December, 2019, 2:08 pm
Comment

At Islington Council, we’re proud to welcome 100 more unaccompanied child refugees

This year is the 80th anniversary of the Kindertransport, the scheme that welcomed 10,000 child refugees to Britain…
Kaya Comer-Schwartz & Sue Lukes
22nd November, 2018, 2:00 pm
Comment

Kate Green: Asylum seekers should be given the right to work

The UK has little to be proud of in our treatment of those who flee persecution at home…
Kate Green
20th June, 2018, 8:00 am
News

Abbott’s guest edit and the week ahead

Good morning – I’m back! First, I’d like to say a massive thank you to Diane Abbott for…
Sienna Rodgers
19th March, 2018, 2:58 pm
News

Cooper says EU leaders must show they are serious about refugee crisis

Yvette Cooper has demanded that today’s EU summit must come up with a plan that shows “serious leadership” to…
23rd September, 2015, 1:41 pm
News

Yvette Cooper calls for UN help in Calais crisis

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has called for assistance from the UN in dealing with the current migrant…
11th August, 2015, 6:03 am
News

Labour will end indefinite detention of asylum seekers

Yvette Cooper will today announce that Labour plans to end the practice of indefinite detention for asylum seekers…
26th March, 2015, 9:25 am
Comment

Labour would reform the asylum system so it’s as efficient, fair and humane as we would expect

Last Friday Tory backbenchers in the commons did what Tory backbenchers are prone to do – grabbed the wrong…
David Hanson
19th January, 2015, 11:05 am
Comment

Labour shouldn’t try to score political points off the back of asylum seekers

“Just one migrant a week sent back to Calais” screams the front page of the Daily Mail today.…
Maya Goodfellow
16th January, 2015, 12:52 pm

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