Illegal, immoral and unworkable – assessing the government’s Rwanda deal
It has been called illegal, immoral and unworkable. So what does the UK government Memorandum of Understanding with…
Asylum Seekers
Rwanda deal “desperate attempt to distract” from Covid fines, Cooper says
Yvette Cooper has slammed plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda as an “unworkable, shameful and desperate attempt…
To win the argument on immigration, Labour’s policies must focus on fairness
It should be no surprise to find that the policy area where the Conservatives perform worst is ‘managing…
“Cruel and inhumane”: PM unveils plans to offshore asylum seekers in Rwanda
“A moral, economic and practical failure.” That was how David Davis described proposals to offshore asylum seekers in a debate…
Yvette Cooper criticises “deeply shameful” Tory MP votes on borders bill
Yvette Cooper has criticised the “deeply shameful” votes of Tory MPs who have rejected House of Lords amendments…
The nationality and borders bill is cruel – and will have dire consequences
MPs have returned to parliament this week, and it is expected that they will soon be considering the…
Why Labour is opposing the nationality and borders bill
We will soon have “full control” of our borders, or so Priti Patel tells us. MPs will this…
The government assault on refugee rights must not go unchallenged
It used to be said that Britain had a proud history in upholding the rights of refugees, particularly…
Labour must not shy away from supporting refugees and asylum seekers
Lewisham’s Labour-run council has this week been recognised by City of Sanctuary as the first formal ‘borough of…
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…
