Green Party Migration Policy Group

As @zackpolanski.bsky.social said on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social we are furious, helpful analysis as to why below

“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”

Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.

A Government of cowards.

Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.

They can't get away with this.

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Screenshot of a headline reading: "Refugees' jewellery could be seized to pay for asylum costs, says Home Office minister."

This is a new low from a govt plumbing the depths of performative cruelty in hopes that the public won’t notice they have no answers to the real issues facing this country

A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings

Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group: Our response to the protests outside hotels - GMIAU Statement from a group in Manchester who have lived experience of living in asylum accommodation responding to the racist far-right protests

A useful resource here from @gmiau.bsky.social for anyone anyone having 'difficult conversations' about migration.

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What are the government's options on asylum seeker accommodation? Where to put asylum seekers has become one of the fiercest topics of political debate since last year's general election.

Of course two of the options not listed in this article 🙄 is to allow asylum seekers to work while they wait for a decision, and to make those decisions a lot quicker.

We deserve better media and a better government than this.

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Green Party Migration Policy MG300.

The functions of the Home Office will be divided between a Department of the Interior and a Department of Migration, which, among other duties, will handle all visa applications.

Caroline in pale mac and Carla in dark jacket standing with TfL workers affected by skilled worker visa changes listening to speeches at an RMT rally with banners and placards.

I've spoken to TfL workers who are terrified about sudden Skilled Worker visa changes.
 
In less than 3 weeks, hundreds of workers risk losing their jobs, their homes and the right to stay in the country they’ve been building their lives in. [1/3]

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A good listen, even to just marvel at the utter shock the presenter has that someone might have something positive to say about migration 🙄

I raised the devastating impact of sudden visa rule changes with the Mayor – over 200 TfL workers are at risk of deportation.
 
These are people who trusted the system, built lives here and are now left in limbo.
 
I'm glad the Mayor has committed to lobby the Government and support these workers.

The Business of Refuge: How UK Hotel Millionaires Profit from the Asylum Support System - Green Party Asylum and Migration Policy Working Group A system built for extraction Successive policies by Labour and Conservative governments have drastically increased the need for the state to support asylum seekers. Policies such as removing the righ...

Our article is here.. when we hear huge numbers like £4.7 billion spent in 2023-4 on asylum accommodation, it is always worth talking about who is actually getting our money.

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Asylum hotel provider makes £180m profit despite claims of inedible food and rationed loo paper Asylum seekers and charities tell BBC of

In August we investigated how the hotel millionaires were profiting from the asylum support system, good to see the BBC catching up..

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The only political party whose policies are in line with the recommendations made by Praxis. Lib Dems close. Everyone else miles away and actively working against our charitable objectives.

Pleased to announce that @regulariseuk.bsky.social will now be joining us as a speaker at our Hostile Environment fringe event tomorrow 💚

Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski Labour has lost its nerve. At our party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things right, says Green party leader Zack Polanski

"I'm here to talk about what others won’t. To tell the truth about what makes our country great and what makes it not so great. While others thrive on creating scapegoats, I am here to tell you a different story."

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And we will be running a workshop on Sunday at 1:30pm on messaging and myth-busting - for all those who want to know more about migration issues

There will be a quiz 😀

Autumn Conference 2025 - Green Party Asylum and Migration Policy Working Group We are pleased to be running a fringe event at conference this Autumn on Saturday at 9am. After the success of our event last year focussing on migrant destitution, this...

Getting excited about Autumn Conference in Bournemouth.. we have organised an important and timely fringe event on Saturday with @praxisprojects.bsky.social and @migrantvoice.bsky.social chaired by @carladenyer.bsky.social

Come and say hello 👋

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These performative policies are not bad because they are 'unworkable' or because we 'need' migrants, it is because they are cruel and will break up families 💔

🔈 Tackling the far-right starts with making your #WordsMatter

After a weekend of far-right violence, pushing back against #disinformation is more important than ever. So, let's start by unpacking the dehumanising term "illegal immigration". buff.ly/QaR41WV

No human is illegal ✊

Love to see this - go and watch the full podcast here

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"I think we should want a country that people want to live here"

‘It kept me going’: halt to refugee reunion scheme in UK shatters hopes Afghan man seeking asylum and permission to bring wife to Britain describes shock at home secretary’s announcement

“I’m in shock. I thought this was the country of human rights but the government is not treating us like humans. I have no plan B. This announcement is going to destroy families and destroy hope.”

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Epping asylum hotel protesters ‘upset for legitimate reasons’, minister says Jonathan Reynolds says ‘I understand the frustrations people have’, as police brace for further unrest

This is a mindless and dangerous comment from the Government

If they are upset for 'legitimate reasons' why are they targeting asylum seekers and not protesting outside the Home Office

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“The only way to stop people making dangerous journeys across the channel is to introduce safe and managed routes for people to seek asylum in the UK. Anything else – including the impractical and unrealistic deal announced today – is a distraction.

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Right to Work for People Seeking Asylum - Green Party Asylum and Migration Policy Working Group According to the National Audit Office, at the end of June 2024, the number of outstanding asylum claims awaiting an initial decision was around 86,000. In addition, the number of...

The Green Party believes that people seeking asylum, and their dependents, should be allowed to work and start rebuilding their lives immediately on arrival to the UK.

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The pull factor is a myth. Evidence from countries like Germany and Canada, which grant earlier work rights, shows no correlation between work access and the number of asylum applications.

People seeking asylum are driven to move by safety concerns, not employment opportunities.

Home Office announces ‘nationwide blitz’ on asylum seekers taking jobs Government under pressure on issue after stories of asylum seekers working illegally as takeaway delivery riders

A better solution is available... Allowing asylum seekers to work would help restore their dignity and sense of purpose. Being barred from working can lead to frustration and feelings of isolation. The right to work should be viewed as an essential human right.

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As the Home Office announces a "nationwide blitz" on undocumented workers, read my latest on why it won't work.

Very glad to hear the Deputy PM commit to reading my report 'No Way Home?' - after decades of taxpayer money wasted and lives ruined by the failing Home Office, it's time for a new approach. Read the report: carladenyer.co.uk/no-way-home/