‘Control and compassion: a new plan for an effective and fair UK asylum system’ is a new policy paper from British Future setting out constructive proposals for asylum reforms that seek to significantly reduce Channel crossings, cut the asylum backlog and associated use of hotel accommodation and break the deadlock with France to secure a new deal on security, routes and returns.
The report sets out 10 proposals for asylum reform. At the centre of this is a new humanitarian visa to enable people to come safely to the UK to claim asylum.
Our aim in this is to contribute new thinking on actionable, real-world proposals that could make a difference in addressing backlogs and reducing dangerous boat crossings, including by fleshing out what a new safe route could look like
UNHCR backs 'return hubs' in boost to Labour plans to deport failed asylum seekers - @LBCNews report
UN backs 'return hubs' in boost to Labour plans to deport failed asylum seekers
The United Nations has thrown its support behind Labour’s so-called “return hubs” in a boost to Government pla...
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More than 100 refugee charities and NGOs have called for an end to "expensive and unsuitable hotel accommodation" for asylum seekers, reports @LBCNews
More than 100 refugee charities and NGOs call for end of using hotels to house asylum seekers
More than 100 refugee charities and NGOs have called for an end to "expensive and unsuitable hotel accommodation" for asylum seekers.
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‘UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal’, reports @BBCNews
UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal
The scheme would return illegal migrants who cross the Channel in exchange for the UK taking legal migrants.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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