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Invoking “British values” is a racist and Islamophobic tool of exclusion
Marginalised groups including Muslims, migrants and trans people continue to be scapegoated by the Government and media, and turned into targets of hate. The latest iteration of this came in the form of a Sky News interview with Nigel Farage on Sunday 26th May 2024. He claimed there are a growing number of young people…
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Why are we here? Workshop 2
Summary We invite communities with personal histories and experiences of colonialism to our second ‘Why are we here?’ workshop, to discuss colonialism’s influence on our migration patterns and journeys. Key details Time and date: 20 June 2024, 6.30-8.30pm Location: Pelican House, Bethnal Green, E1 5QJ More info When we look at the politicians overseeing Britain’s…
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Graduate Visa Scheme: causing problems for international students
We are relieved that the Government is no longer planning on scrapping the Graduate Visa Scheme (GVS). This means that international students will still be able to remain in the UK two years after the completion of their studies (three years for PHD students). However, this is not a cause for celebration. We have heard…