“People were left waiting for the security and sense of belonging that citizenship brings.”, Steve Ballinger, British Future Director of Communications
“People were left waiting for the security and sense of belonging that citizenship brings.”, Steve Ballinger, British Future Director of Communications
History was made on this day in 1979 when Mark and Neville Chamberlain became the first Black brothers to play in the same Football League side when they appeared for Port Vale in a 5-3 defeat at Wigan. #PortVale @SRTRC_England @kickitout @Alex_OxChambo @britishfuture @PFA
The government needs an Annual Migration Plan to end decades of incoherent, disconnected and unpredictable immigration policy.
We signed this letter to the Times alongside @instituteforgov, @britishfuture, @CPSThinkTank & @ukonward 👇
'Labour MPs urge digital ID for migration control' - @thetimes today
MPs said that the scheme could help target ‘off-the-books’ employment and allow people to ‘seamlessly’ engage with the NHS and other public services.
Labour MPs urge digital ID for migration control
MPs said that the scheme could help target ‘off-the-books’ employment and allow people to ‘seamlessly’ engage ...
www.thetimes.com
UK to host 40 countries for illegal migration summit - @BBCNews
Representatives from the US, China and France are among 40 nations joining a two-day summit in London aimed at tackling illegal migration.
Response to people smuggling was fragmented, says PM
UK-hosted talks, seen as the first of their kind, aim to increase international co-operation.
www.bbc.co.uk
There's still time to submit evidence to the commission. If you have insights, experiences, or ideas about how we can build more connected, cohesive & more resilient communities, the commission wants to hear from you!
Deadline - Monday 7 April
"I can't take care of my husband" - @BigIssue reports on the families forced apart by UK visa rules.
Families torn apart for not earning enough under 'unfair' visa rules: 'I can't take care of my...
British citizens must earn £29,000 a year to bring their foreign spouse to the UK on a family visa, regardless of their partner's salary.
www.bigissue.com
Great to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Future at Full Council tonight.
Excited to see the results of the commission he’s chairing on Newham’s diversity and rapid pace of change 📝
I was also proud to announce @sundersays as chair of a new commission on belonging & inclusion. In a time of division, Newham is stepping forward to lead on cohesion, belonging & tackling inequality.
Uk govt considering plan to send failed asylum seekers to overseas ‘migrant hubs’
Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to overseas 'migrant hubs'
Labour's strategy to tackle small boat arrivals comes as a number of migrants were pictured arriving in Dover on Saturday.
news.sky.com
We know that sport strengthens communities and helps bring people together, so we’re pleased to hear of the relaunch of @BelongNetwork’s #PowerOfSport toolkit, supporting coaches and organisations to design inclusive sports programmes.
https://sport.belongnetwork.co.uk/
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