Are you a local councillor looking to support people navigating the immigration system?

Come along to our lunch and learn session with the brilliant Right to Remain next Tuesday 9 April to learn how!

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Home Office policies seek to isolate and demonise people seeking sanctuary - but there are so many ways to push back

Read this blog from Cllr Doina Cornell, one of our brilliant Migrant Champions, on organising for migrant solidarity in a rural community

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I have signed this letter and I urge other councillors of all parties to do the same. We have all been outraged by the lack of humanity and care shown by this bill, the least we can do as community leaders is pledge to support our most vulnerable residents who will be impacted

Councillors must resist Rwanda removals
By Mary Atkinson
The Migrant Champions Network is circulating a joint statement for signature by local councillors, pledging to resist Rwanda removals and support residents at risk.
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I didn't think there will come a day when I will have to sign a statement like this but considering the Government's despicable and immoral Rwanda Bill I have and encourage councillor colleagues to do the same! We need to speak out and stand against this cruel and immoral bill!

The Government has said it will start trying to put people seeking asylum on planes to Rwanda once its dangerous and immoral Rwanda Bill passes

Sign our joint statement now, pledging to do all you can to support residents at risk

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Too many people have to navigate the UK's complex and punitive immigration system without support

Join our lunch and learn session with Right to Remain on Thurs 14 March to find out how councillors can support people to win their rights!

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Newly-granted refugees often have just days/weeks before they're evicted from their asylum accommodation! Social workers can play a pivotal role in advocating for safe accommodation. Use & share MigrantChampionsNetwork helpful template for writing supporting letters tinyurl.com/mr2jp4zz

Too many people have to navigate the UK's complex and punitive immigration system without support

Join our lunch and learn session with Right to Remain on Thurs 14 March to find out how councillors can support people to win their rights!

us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

All too often, refugees end up homeless after being evicted from asylum accommodation

Doctors and other professionals can play a key role in supporting them into housing

Read and share our template supporting letter!

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With access to justice ever more restricted, residents with immigration issues can struggle to access their rights

Read our guide to supporting residents to access good quality immigration advice

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Up and down the country, people seeking sanctuary are housed in places that are cramped, undignified and unsafe

Local authorities have powers to step in and support all residents, including those seeking asylum

Learn about the role councillors can play

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When labour inspectors report migrant workers to the Home Office, it undermines everyone's safety

Read our joint briefing with RWCA on why local authorities can, and must, end data-sharing with the Home Office

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As a network of local councillors advocating for people who move, we are appalled by the prospect of a military offensive in Rafah, where so many people already displaced by the fighting are sheltering

Our statement below:

Labour inspections are designed to protect workers - but data-sharing about migrant workers' status makes all workers unsafe

Read our new joint briefing with RWCA on why LA labour inspectors can and must end all data-sharing with Home Office tinyurl.com/labour-inspect…

Fantastic to see Sheffield City Council vote yesterday to:

- Support voting rights for residents
- Support lifting the ban on asylum-seekers working
- Work with partners to tackle refugee homelessness

Councils - and councillors - can be such a force for positive change for all residents