Rebelling against the colonisers
a story for South Asian Heritage Month…
Government response to our asylum accommodation open letter
In response to our open letter calling for an end to unsuitable and dangerous accommodation for sanctuary seekers, the Government has sent a letter in an attempt to justify their dehumanising plans. The Government’s response is deeply concerning. But we will continue to fight against its policies and work towards upholding the dignity and safety
No to inhumane accommodation- Sign the open letter to Government
Open letter to Home Secretary and Immigration Minister Dear Home Secretary and Immigration Minister, “I feel like I am not welcomed here and UK asylum policies have successfully stripped away my sense of belonging. I am worried about plans for detaining people in unsafe environments for long periods of time and the impact this will
No to inhumane accommodation- Sign the open letter to shadow cabinet
Open letter to Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Immigration Minister “I feel like I am not welcomed here and UK asylum policies have successfully stripped away my sense of belonging. I am worried about plans for detaining people in unsafe environments for long periods of time and the impact this will have on us.”- asylum
The Hostile Environment just got worse.
The Hostile Environment just got worse: the Government has announced a further crackdown on undocumented migrant workers.
Join the fight against the Government’s cruelty!
With the inhumane Migration Act receiving Royal Assent, life is about to get even more difficult for people seeking safety. In this newsletter, we share our thoughts on this horrific Act, and also suggest some ways that you can join the fight against this cruelty. In the wake of this Act, we need to resist
Stand With Trans
At MRN, we are working hard to challenge hate and systems of oppression in all forms, including transphobia. We are incredibly concerned about the rise in transphobic hate and the rollback of LGBTQ+ inclusion in society. This is impacting trans and non-binary people’s experience in the workplace, access to healthcare and housing. We also know
Statement: citizenship deprivation + the “good character” requirement
Today, the Home Secretary announced new rules will come into force around deprivation of citizenship based on the “good character” requirement. We are shocked at the proposed changes to deny citizenship to anyone that has a criminal sentence of 12 months, which means that many more will be denied their social and political rights. We
Inhumane Migration Bill: Open Letter
Yesterday, the inhumane Migration Bill became law. This cruel legislation will have a devastating impact on migrants and refugees. That’s why we’ve joined our friends at Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, Women for Refugee Women, Just Right Scotland, Scottish Refugee Council, After Exploitation, City of Sanctuary, Refugee & Migrant Forum of Essex &
Trade Unions + Migrant Organisations’ Statement
As trade unions and migrant organisations, we stand against this Government’s attempts to pit worker against worker. We know that an injury to one is an injury to all. All workers deserve decent pay, safe working conditions and protections if our bosses seek to take advantage of us. Public sector workers deserve pay rises, but