A new report from the Refugee Council - 'Living in Limbo: A decade of delays in the UK asylum system' based on Freedom of Information data reveals the shocking growth in the backlog of people awaiting an initial decision and the hugely damaging impact this has on individuals and families who are living in a state of prolonged uncertainty and anxiety.
The climate emergency represents an existential threat to people and communities all over the world. One of the fiercest and growing consequences of this crisis is the mass displacement of people as a result of both the direct and indirect impacts of global warming. Whilst this affects us all, vulnerable people face the largest burden as a result of the worsening crisis:
You can see the Government's 22 page response here.
Tim Farron MP joined with others in signing a letter from The Bishop of Durham, the Right Rev Paul Butler, vice-chairman, APPG on refugees, vice-chairman, APPG on migration to The Times on 23rd July. This highlighted:
The Nationality and Borders Bill and why all Liberal Democrats should be concerned.
At the All Party Parliamentary Group for refugees Nick Henderson from the Irish Refugee Council told us about the "Direct Provision" Accommodation Centres in the Irish Republic.