Bibby Stockholm barge faces legal challenge over fire safety
Lawyers representing the Fire Brigades Union have written to Suella Braverman raising concerns over issues such as overcrowding and fire exit access
Tag: asylum seekers
Refugee charity hits out at Home Secretary’s ‘cruel’ proposal to house asylum seekers in tents
The Home Secretary has purchased marquees in recent days to accommodate migrants by the end of August, according to a Whitehall source.
Ruling over child asylum seekers in hotels ‘landmark day for children’s rights’
"The court has confirmed that there can be no exceptions when the rights of vulnerable children are concerned"
Michelle Donelan rinsed by Sally Nugent over new migrant legislation
It comes as the prime minister was warned that upcoming small boats legislation is ‘unworkable’ by the Refugee Council.
Dale Maily’s report on the asylum ‘invasion’ is a must-watch
"They're coming into our country and raping it", one person told the fictitious reporter.
The dangerous misrepresentation of migrants – political rhetoric is destroying lives
Rachel Youngman, chair of woman's charity Hibiscus, explains why the reality for those arriving in the UK is not as Braverman or Farage would have you believe.
Tory MP reveals hotel where asylum seekers will stay – 48 hours after firebomb attack
“These things are not said by accident. He is part of a determined and orchestrated campaign to demonise asylum seekers", Alistair Carmichael said.
BBC accused of ‘dancing around reality’ as real reason for asylum backlog revealed
"Somebody very high up at the BBC should be asking very serious questions about why this simple statement of facts would have been impossible for Emily Maitlis to make if she was still on their staff", James O'Brien said.
UK ministers defend asylum seeker plans after UN criticism as ‘hundreds’ likely to be sent to Rwanda each year
'Shifting asylum responsibilities is not the solution,' said the UN human rights and refugee agency.