Anastasia
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Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice. 🇵🇸
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On current fee levels I calculate that 5-year entry clearance, then 5-year extension (each with IHS), then settlement fees, would come to £16,649 for a single person. For a family of four (including partner and two children) it would be £58,267. (3)
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
On current fee levels I calculate that 5-year entry clearance, then 5-year extension (each with IHS), then settlement fees, would come to £16,649 for a single person. For a family of four (including partner and two children) it would be £58,267. (3)
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“Refugeehood is not supposed to be like this. The ideal envisaged by the Refugee Convention is that refugee status should be a kind of substitute citizenship for people whose bond of citizenship with their country of origin has been broken by the threat of persecution.“
Christopher Bertram | ‘Core Protection’
Refugeehood is not supposed to be like this. The ideal envisaged by the Refugee Convention is that refugee status should...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“Refugeehood is not supposed to be like this. The ideal envisaged by the Refugee Convention is that refugee status should be a kind of substitute citizenship for people whose bond of citizenship with their country of origin has been broken by the threat of persecution.“
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British citizens who marry foreigners will have to make sure their spouses have a minimum income of £12,500 for 3 to 5 years, or they won't get indefinite leave to remain, the UK government has proposed. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
British citizens who marry foreigners will have to make sure their spouses have a minimum income of £12,500 for 3 to 5 years, or they won't get indefinite leave to remain, the UK government has proposed. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
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The settlement consultation would seem to confirm that the switch to a 20 year route will apply to those already with refugee status. A refugee who got their status 4 years ago could, depending on timings, find themselves suddenly facing an extra 15 years, with status reviews every 30 months.
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The settlement consultation would seem to confirm that the switch to a 20 year route will apply to those already with refugee status. A refugee who got their status 4 years ago could, depending on timings, find themselves suddenly facing an extra 15 years, with status reviews every 30 months.
From the Home Office earned settlement consultation. So anyone who has claimed benefits while they were looking for work, claimed benefits to top up a low income, claimed child benefit (!) or disability benefits (!!) or carer’s allowance is going to wait 15-20 years for settlement?
November 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
From the Home Office earned settlement consultation. So anyone who has claimed benefits while they were looking for work, claimed benefits to top up a low income, claimed child benefit (!) or disability benefits (!!) or carer’s allowance is going to wait 15-20 years for settlement?
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The Labour Party will lose the next election and there's a good chance they'll literally never form a government in this country ever again, hope you're happy and proud to have played your part babes x
On Monday, the Home Secretary will outline the biggest set of changes to the asylum system in modern times.
These changes will restore order to our asylum system. There is nothing ‘left wing’, ‘socialist’ or ‘progressive’ about insecure borders.
These changes will restore order to our asylum system. There is nothing ‘left wing’, ‘socialist’ or ‘progressive’ about insecure borders.
November 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The Labour Party will lose the next election and there's a good chance they'll literally never form a government in this country ever again, hope you're happy and proud to have played your part babes x
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This from @stephenkb.bsky.social cuts to the heart of the matter. Does the government not understand how toxic this argument is? Do they think they can somehow weaponise it? The last governments at least had the merit not of making this kind of foul claim.
November 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This from @stephenkb.bsky.social cuts to the heart of the matter. Does the government not understand how toxic this argument is? Do they think they can somehow weaponise it? The last governments at least had the merit not of making this kind of foul claim.
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Labour MP Brian Leishman: "The Government has surrendered to... the vile rhetoric of Reform. Does the Home Secretary not see that removing the legal obligation to support asylum seekers who will be otherwise destitute, is as far away from Labour Party principles and values as we can get?"
November 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Labour MP Brian Leishman: "The Government has surrendered to... the vile rhetoric of Reform. Does the Home Secretary not see that removing the legal obligation to support asylum seekers who will be otherwise destitute, is as far away from Labour Party principles and values as we can get?"
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Migration is both wonderful and life-saving.
Solidarity to everyone feeling dehumanised, tired and anxious about the future thanks to yet more racist measures that have been announced by the government today.
Solidarity to everyone feeling dehumanised, tired and anxious about the future thanks to yet more racist measures that have been announced by the government today.
November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Migration is both wonderful and life-saving.
Solidarity to everyone feeling dehumanised, tired and anxious about the future thanks to yet more racist measures that have been announced by the government today.
Solidarity to everyone feeling dehumanised, tired and anxious about the future thanks to yet more racist measures that have been announced by the government today.
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The below is from the government's new asylum policy statement.
The language they use to demonise and dehumanise refugees is disgusting. Any MP supporting this needs to think long and hard about the sort of country they want the UK to be.
Say it loud, say it proud, refugees are welcome here.
The below is from the government's new asylum policy statement.
The language they use to demonise and dehumanise refugees is disgusting. Any MP supporting this needs to think long and hard about the sort of country they want the UK to be.
Say it loud, say it proud, refugees are welcome here.
November 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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The below is from the government's new asylum policy statement.
The language they use to demonise and dehumanise refugees is disgusting. Any MP supporting this needs to think long and hard about the sort of country they want the UK to be.
Say it loud, say it proud, refugees are welcome here.
The below is from the government's new asylum policy statement.
The language they use to demonise and dehumanise refugees is disgusting. Any MP supporting this needs to think long and hard about the sort of country they want the UK to be.
Say it loud, say it proud, refugees are welcome here.
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If you find safety here as a child that means your entire childhood is lived under the threat of deportation.
If you come here as a young adult that’s the whole period when you’re meeting someone and raising a family.
We’re asking people to integrate more, but making it harder for them to do so.
If you come here as a young adult that’s the whole period when you’re meeting someone and raising a family.
We’re asking people to integrate more, but making it harder for them to do so.
November 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
If you find safety here as a child that means your entire childhood is lived under the threat of deportation.
If you come here as a young adult that’s the whole period when you’re meeting someone and raising a family.
We’re asking people to integrate more, but making it harder for them to do so.
If you come here as a young adult that’s the whole period when you’re meeting someone and raising a family.
We’re asking people to integrate more, but making it harder for them to do so.
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The govt is right that Denmark does get fewer applicants than others in Europe
The claim this is because the UK asylum system is too open to claims can not explain the spike in 2022-23-24 arrivals.
UK had more *restrictive* rules than Denmark in 2023-24. (All irregular claims to be refused)
The claim this is because the UK asylum system is too open to claims can not explain the spike in 2022-23-24 arrivals.
UK had more *restrictive* rules than Denmark in 2023-24. (All irregular claims to be refused)
November 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The govt is right that Denmark does get fewer applicants than others in Europe
The claim this is because the UK asylum system is too open to claims can not explain the spike in 2022-23-24 arrivals.
UK had more *restrictive* rules than Denmark in 2023-24. (All irregular claims to be refused)
The claim this is because the UK asylum system is too open to claims can not explain the spike in 2022-23-24 arrivals.
UK had more *restrictive* rules than Denmark in 2023-24. (All irregular claims to be refused)
Thoughts on this policy of 2-years leave for refugees with no route to ILR.
November 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Thoughts on this policy of 2-years leave for refugees with no route to ILR.
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I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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In a recent lecture, Lord Briggs places renewed emphasis on the common law’s ability to protect human rights, and argues that we should not doubt its capaity to step in if the UK were to withdraw from the ECHR. Is such optimism well-founded?
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/14/m...
In a recent lecture, Lord Briggs places renewed emphasis on the common law’s ability to protect human rights, and argues that we should not doubt its capaity to step in if the UK were to withdraw from the ECHR. Is such optimism well-founded?
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/14/m...
Misplaced optimism? Lord Briggs on the common law’s capacity to protect human rights in the event of ECHR withdrawal
In a recent lecture, Supreme Court Justice Lord Briggs places renewed emphasis on the common law’s ability to protect human rights, and argues that we should not doubt its capaity to step in if the…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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In a recent lecture, Lord Briggs places renewed emphasis on the common law’s ability to protect human rights, and argues that we should not doubt its capaity to step in if the UK were to withdraw from the ECHR. Is such optimism well-founded?
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/14/m...
In a recent lecture, Lord Briggs places renewed emphasis on the common law’s ability to protect human rights, and argues that we should not doubt its capaity to step in if the UK were to withdraw from the ECHR. Is such optimism well-founded?
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/14/m...
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The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
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New piece from me.
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The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
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November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
The ‘othering’ of human rights and the agenda underlying calls for UK withdrawal from the ECHR
A recent conference marking the 75th anniversary anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights provided a sobering opportunity for reflection on possible trajectories of human rights prote…
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November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
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This should be good.
HASC questioning Migration Advisory Committee on UK immigration challenges.
committees.parliament.uk/event/24901/...
HASC questioning Migration Advisory Committee on UK immigration challenges.
committees.parliament.uk/event/24901/...
4 November 2025 - The work of the Migration Advisory Committee - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
14:00 - Room 15, Palace of Westminster
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November 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This should be good.
HASC questioning Migration Advisory Committee on UK immigration challenges.
committees.parliament.uk/event/24901/...
HASC questioning Migration Advisory Committee on UK immigration challenges.
committees.parliament.uk/event/24901/...
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"it is striking how many of the key players we have looked into — the people who have gone out of their way to put up hundreds of flags — seem anything but ordinary."
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The men who raised the flags
Nigel Farage says this summer’s movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. That’s not what we found
manchestermill.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
"it is striking how many of the key players we have looked into — the people who have gone out of their way to put up hundreds of flags — seem anything but ordinary."
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
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Latest post from us: Briefing: how to apply for a predetermination or biometric excuse | Decla Palmer
Briefing: how to apply for a predetermination or biometric excuse - Free Movement
This article explains how to make a successful application for a predetermination or biometric excuse where a person has applied for entry clearance to the UK
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October 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Latest post from us: Briefing: how to apply for a predetermination or biometric excuse | Decla Palmer
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Our analysis of the most recent CoC data is out - read it here!
unity-project.org.uk/analysis-of-...
The numbers confirm that decision delays *more than doubled* in 2024 📈📈 leaving thousands of people in destitution for months
unity-project.org.uk/analysis-of-...
The numbers confirm that decision delays *more than doubled* in 2024 📈📈 leaving thousands of people in destitution for months
Analysis of Home Office Change of Conditions Data – Q2 2025 - The Unity Project
The Unity Project analysis of UK Visas and Immigration Change of Conditions Data Quarter 2 2025
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October 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Our analysis of the most recent CoC data is out - read it here!
unity-project.org.uk/analysis-of-...
The numbers confirm that decision delays *more than doubled* in 2024 📈📈 leaving thousands of people in destitution for months
unity-project.org.uk/analysis-of-...
The numbers confirm that decision delays *more than doubled* in 2024 📈📈 leaving thousands of people in destitution for months
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committees.parliament.uk/event/22931/... SLSC will hold an oral evidence session on 28 October 2025.
October 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
committees.parliament.uk/event/22931/... SLSC will hold an oral evidence session on 28 October 2025.
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Some good news/
Home Office evaluation of the Refugee Transitions Outcomes Fund - pilot schemes to help employment, housing and integration for newly recognised refugees.
Substantially improved employment outcomes & had positive fiscal impacts.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Home Office evaluation of the Refugee Transitions Outcomes Fund - pilot schemes to help employment, housing and integration for newly recognised refugees.
Substantially improved employment outcomes & had positive fiscal impacts.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
October 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Some good news/
Home Office evaluation of the Refugee Transitions Outcomes Fund - pilot schemes to help employment, housing and integration for newly recognised refugees.
Substantially improved employment outcomes & had positive fiscal impacts.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Home Office evaluation of the Refugee Transitions Outcomes Fund - pilot schemes to help employment, housing and integration for newly recognised refugees.
Substantially improved employment outcomes & had positive fiscal impacts.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Court of Appeal permits Palestine Action proscription challenge to proceed on two further grounds and dismisses Home Secretary’s alternative remedy argument administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/17/c...
Court of Appeal permits Palestine Action proscription challenge to proceed on two further grounds and dismisses Home Secretary’s alternative remedy argument
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the Home Secretary’s alternative remedy argument against the High Court’s grant of permission for Palestine Action’s judicial review challenge against proscription…
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October 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Court of Appeal permits Palestine Action proscription challenge to proceed on two further grounds and dismisses Home Secretary’s alternative remedy argument administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/17/c...
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The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has been pretty scathing about the quality of evidence and arguments supporting the pause in refugee family reunion applications publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld....
House of Lords - Thirty Seventh Report - Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
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October 16, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has been pretty scathing about the quality of evidence and arguments supporting the pause in refugee family reunion applications publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld....