Archive: Refugees

Coronavirus: Displaced people are being left without help

The far-right and some European governments have started capitalising on the spread of Covid-19 to feed into anti-migrant narratives.

ESRC: Ending Refugees’ exile

We all tend to assume that refugees want to go home. But often refugees cannot just return to their home country when conflict ends. Many have spent decades in exile; many second and third-generation refugees have never seen the place which they are now expected to call home. Research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) shows that for many refugees a quick return isn’t the right answer.
First case of asylum granted in UK under Refugee Convention on basis of atheism

The Home Office have reportedly for the first time granted an asylum application on the basis of atheism.
Failure to meet needs of refugee children condemned

NASUWT has highlighted the appalling impact of the global refugee crisis on the world’s children and young people
NASUWT: Coalition government policies threaten segregation and worsening educational standard's

NASUWT: Coalition government policies threaten segregation and worsening educational standard's

Govt blocks refugee children being reunited with parents

Three prominent charities lead the charge against brutal Home Office policy.
Govt backs down over no-deal Brexit refugee funding betrayal

Public outcry forces government U-turn, but there's still no long-term plan for refugees

Govt no-deal announcement cuts vital services for refugees

Shock decision on Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund could remove millions from support projects.
Beyond the boats: Britain's asylum system needs fixing now

An open letter to home secretary Priti Patel from Stephen Hale, chief executive of Refugee Action.

Dead trying to reach Britain: Legal routes would prevent tragedy on the Channel

The death of an Iraqi man trying to reach Britain brings home the human cost of a draconian border policy.
Priti Patel appointment sends message of intolerance

Just as the world is becoming meaner, the appointment of the new home secretary shows Britain won't be standing up against it.

All at sea: An open letter to Sajid Javid

The chief executive of Refugee Action demands action to help refugees and the British taxpayer after the home secretary's bizarre decision to call a 'major incident' on a trickle of boats heading to the UK.
Week in Review: 2019 is the year of the laughing stock

Ministers' opening remarks for the new year make it very tempting to hide in bed and pretend none of it is happening.

The one small change which could improve life for thousands of refugees

Crucial bill could see children allowed to bring over support network instead of living alone.
'I ignore the comments and move on': One woman's life as a refugee in the UK

It's hasn't always been easy but there is much to celebrate

If we want refugees to integrate, we need to stop demonising them

More must be done to end the negative and damaging rhetoric around refugees
Trumped: May left damaged by early contact with president

Trump's state visit is a problem of May's own making

Language barriers are making asylum seekers suffer all over again

Lack of access to higher education is making life even harder for asylum seekers in the UK
Pick of the week: Corbyn's left flank begins to crumble

Our five most-read items this week

This vilification of child refugees makes me fear for my country

What has happened to the country that once welcomed my grandfather?
The government is betraying the 20,000 Syrian refugees it pledged to help

The pledge to refugees has now stalled amid a row with local authorities

Mea culpa? Why pairing should have been mentioned more prominently in this piece

Our article on the refugee vote was simplified a step too far - but Labour still made a choice here.
It’s time for supporters of refugees to talk about integration

Current policies are obstructing refugees from integrating

VIDEO: Watching the Calais migrant camp's destruction

Caroline Lucas, Green Party MP for Brighton and Hove, speaks about the reality of tearing down the French migrant camp.
Caroline Lucas: The Calais Jungle now resembles a war zone

Green MP's harrowing account of how the camp in France is being torn apart by the authorities