Praxis, for migrants and refugees
@praxisprojects.bsky.social
We're the largest provider of free immigration advice in London. We give advice, provide support, and campaign so that migrants & refugees in the UK can live with safety, dignity & respect.
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Hi new followers! We're an award-winning human rights charity fighting for migrant rights since 1983.
We do this by providing free legal advice, giving community support, and campaigning for change.
When politicians seek to divide us and treat migrants with cruelty, we refuse to accept it.
We do this by providing free legal advice, giving community support, and campaigning for change.
When politicians seek to divide us and treat migrants with cruelty, we refuse to accept it.
Adopting a Denmark-style immigration model is a dangerous new low from our Government. Pushing temporary status, harsher family reunion rules and “parallel society” labels throws basic rights under the bus in a bid to win cheap votes.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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UK to announce plans to emulate stringent Danish immigration system
Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs, while others want government to go further
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Adopting a Denmark-style immigration model is a dangerous new low from our Government. Pushing temporary status, harsher family reunion rules and “parallel society” labels throws basic rights under the bus in a bid to win cheap votes.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
We've been blown away by the response to our survey about the Government's proposed changes to settlement - almost 1,500 people have got in touch to share their thoughts.
It's not too late to share yours - tell us before it closes this Sunday: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJ92XKF
It's not too late to share yours - tell us before it closes this Sunday: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJ92XKF
Survey: changes to settlement and citizenship in the UK
If you think you'll be affected by the changes proposed by the UK government to settlement and citizenship, please tell us what you think.
www.surveymonkey.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We've been blown away by the response to our survey about the Government's proposed changes to settlement - almost 1,500 people have got in touch to share their thoughts.
It's not too late to share yours - tell us before it closes this Sunday: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJ92XKF
It's not too late to share yours - tell us before it closes this Sunday: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJ92XKF
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While headlines focus on how many people claim asylum in the UK, there's one number that's not even officially counted:
The number of people who die while trying to seek sanctuary here.
We know our policies kill people. Their deaths must not be ignored.
#KnowTheirNames
The number of people who die while trying to seek sanctuary here.
We know our policies kill people. Their deaths must not be ignored.
#KnowTheirNames
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
While headlines focus on how many people claim asylum in the UK, there's one number that's not even officially counted:
The number of people who die while trying to seek sanctuary here.
We know our policies kill people. Their deaths must not be ignored.
#KnowTheirNames
The number of people who die while trying to seek sanctuary here.
We know our policies kill people. Their deaths must not be ignored.
#KnowTheirNames
NEW MERCH: We're so excited to share our new collection, designed by youth community group Brighter Futures. All designs are printed on organic cotton using renewable energy and available to buy from the Praxis Store. Just in time for Christmas!
Shop now: praxis-store.org.uk/collection/b...
Shop now: praxis-store.org.uk/collection/b...
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
NEW MERCH: We're so excited to share our new collection, designed by youth community group Brighter Futures. All designs are printed on organic cotton using renewable energy and available to buy from the Praxis Store. Just in time for Christmas!
Shop now: praxis-store.org.uk/collection/b...
Shop now: praxis-store.org.uk/collection/b...
“People have the right to depend upon the law and not changing that substantially retrospectively. It undermines the basic rule of law if you can change the law at any time and apply it retrospectively.” Bethan Lant, lawyer at Praxis
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Farage’s plan to scrap ILR would be blocked in the courts, lawyers say
Exclusive: Tory former solicitor general and justice secretary warns plan ‘runs counter to our British values’
www.independent.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
“People have the right to depend upon the law and not changing that substantially retrospectively. It undermines the basic rule of law if you can change the law at any time and apply it retrospectively.” Bethan Lant, lawyer at Praxis
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
📢 @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social "In Parliament, I was able to call Pochin’s comments racist, but I was unable to call the person making the comments racist. Pochin’s comments cannot go unpunished."
metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/c...
metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/c...
I called Reform MP's comments racist - I was told I couldn't call her one
It seems clear that Pochin doesn't think of Black or Brown families as being representative of this country.
metro.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
📢 @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social "In Parliament, I was able to call Pochin’s comments racist, but I was unable to call the person making the comments racist. Pochin’s comments cannot go unpunished."
metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/c...
metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/c...
Military sites are unfit to house people fleeing war & persecution.
Falsely sold as 'cost-cutting', these plans come at huge financial & human cost.
Write to your MP - tell them people seeking asylum should be welcomed as our neighbours, not warehoused in camps: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
Falsely sold as 'cost-cutting', these plans come at huge financial & human cost.
Write to your MP - tell them people seeking asylum should be welcomed as our neighbours, not warehoused in camps: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
#CommunitiesNotCamps
I've written to my MP to ask them to oppose all camp-style asylum accommodation and house people seeking asylum in safe and suitable housing within communities where they can rebuild their lives in di...
actionnetwork.org
October 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Military sites are unfit to house people fleeing war & persecution.
Falsely sold as 'cost-cutting', these plans come at huge financial & human cost.
Write to your MP - tell them people seeking asylum should be welcomed as our neighbours, not warehoused in camps: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
Falsely sold as 'cost-cutting', these plans come at huge financial & human cost.
Write to your MP - tell them people seeking asylum should be welcomed as our neighbours, not warehoused in camps: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
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Military sites are never suitable for people seeking protection. We've been here before.
Only yesterday, the Home Affairs Committee pointed out the costs of cruelty - financial and human - warning against 'rushing to deliver short-term solutions that later unravel'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Only yesterday, the Home Affairs Committee pointed out the costs of cruelty - financial and human - warning against 'rushing to deliver short-term solutions that later unravel'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Two military sites named as ministers aim to close asylum hotels
Housing asylum seekers in hotels has cost billions, while they have also become a focal point for protests.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Military sites are never suitable for people seeking protection. We've been here before.
Only yesterday, the Home Affairs Committee pointed out the costs of cruelty - financial and human - warning against 'rushing to deliver short-term solutions that later unravel'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Only yesterday, the Home Affairs Committee pointed out the costs of cruelty - financial and human - warning against 'rushing to deliver short-term solutions that later unravel'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
This is what happens when our politicians and media let racism go unchecked.
These findings are unacceptable. No-one should endure racial abuse. The Government must act now to challenge racism and end the toxic rhetoric that fuels this hate.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
These findings are unacceptable. No-one should endure racial abuse. The Government must act now to challenge racism and end the toxic rhetoric that fuels this hate.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Racist incidents against UK nurses surge by 55%
Royal College of Nursing calls on government to stop using anti-migrant rhetoric, which it says emboldens racist behaviour
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This is what happens when our politicians and media let racism go unchecked.
These findings are unacceptable. No-one should endure racial abuse. The Government must act now to challenge racism and end the toxic rhetoric that fuels this hate.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
These findings are unacceptable. No-one should endure racial abuse. The Government must act now to challenge racism and end the toxic rhetoric that fuels this hate.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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🚨Breaking: damning report released today uncovers Government failures on harmful asylum accommodation.
Failures include:
❌ Lack of oversight on private contractors
❌ Inadequate safeguarding
❌ Profits put before people
❌ Reliance on unsafe accommodation
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/🧵
Failures include:
❌ Lack of oversight on private contractors
❌ Inadequate safeguarding
❌ Profits put before people
❌ Reliance on unsafe accommodation
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/🧵
Home Office squandered billions on ‘failed and chaotic’ asylum accommodation
Commons committee describes successive governments’ failures to manage hotel use, contracts, spending and safeguarding
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🚨Breaking: damning report released today uncovers Government failures on harmful asylum accommodation.
Failures include:
❌ Lack of oversight on private contractors
❌ Inadequate safeguarding
❌ Profits put before people
❌ Reliance on unsafe accommodation
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/🧵
Failures include:
❌ Lack of oversight on private contractors
❌ Inadequate safeguarding
❌ Profits put before people
❌ Reliance on unsafe accommodation
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/🧵
It’s clear that Home Office dysfunction is doing real harm - from delays and poor decisions to spiralling costs - and that must change. But any reforms must centre protecting fundamental human rights, and treating people with dignity and respect.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shabana Mahmood says Home Office 'not yet fit for purpose'
The home secretary's response comes after The Times revealed a report calling the Home Office “dysfunctional”.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
It’s clear that Home Office dysfunction is doing real harm - from delays and poor decisions to spiralling costs - and that must change. But any reforms must centre protecting fundamental human rights, and treating people with dignity and respect.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yesterday, with the Hong Kong Democracy Council, we hosted a parliamentary roundtable on the Government’s proposed settlement changes that risk trapping 1.7 million more people in a decade of fear and instability.
Thank you to all the MPs who attended, we really appreciate your support.
Thank you to all the MPs who attended, we really appreciate your support.
October 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Yesterday, with the Hong Kong Democracy Council, we hosted a parliamentary roundtable on the Government’s proposed settlement changes that risk trapping 1.7 million more people in a decade of fear and instability.
Thank you to all the MPs who attended, we really appreciate your support.
Thank you to all the MPs who attended, we really appreciate your support.
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Wishing our friends, supporters, and all those celebrating a very happy Diwali 🪔 💜
May the festival of light bring you happiness, joy and good fortune!
May the festival of light bring you happiness, joy and good fortune!
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Wishing our friends, supporters, and all those celebrating a very happy Diwali 🪔 💜
May the festival of light bring you happiness, joy and good fortune!
May the festival of light bring you happiness, joy and good fortune!
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The Government promised a consultation on their proposed major changes to settlement, but it’s been 6 months and we haven't heard anything. So we're taking things into our own hands and we want to hear your thoughts.
October 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Government promised a consultation on their proposed major changes to settlement, but it’s been 6 months and we haven't heard anything. So we're taking things into our own hands and we want to hear your thoughts.
The Government promised a consultation on their proposed major changes to settlement, but it’s been 6 months and we haven't heard anything. So we're taking things into our own hands and we want to hear your thoughts.
October 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Government promised a consultation on their proposed major changes to settlement, but it’s been 6 months and we haven't heard anything. So we're taking things into our own hands and we want to hear your thoughts.
Trust has eroded because successive governments have failed on the cost of living, housing & child poverty crises - not because of our borders.
Politicians have failed to tell the truth about how reliant we are on migration - and how it benefits all of us.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Politicians have failed to tell the truth about how reliant we are on migration - and how it benefits all of us.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Border failings in Europe are eroding trust in nation states, warns Mahmood
Home secretary to tell meeting of interior ministers that international cooperation is way to curb irregular migration
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Trust has eroded because successive governments have failed on the cost of living, housing & child poverty crises - not because of our borders.
Politicians have failed to tell the truth about how reliant we are on migration - and how it benefits all of us.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Politicians have failed to tell the truth about how reliant we are on migration - and how it benefits all of us.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Labour's proposed changes to settlement pathways could trap another 1.7 million people in a decade of instability and fear.
Email your MP today to ask them to join our parliamentary event on the 20th October sharing the impact of these policies.
act.praxis.org.uk/email-your-m...
Email your MP today to ask them to join our parliamentary event on the 20th October sharing the impact of these policies.
act.praxis.org.uk/email-your-m...
Email your MP and ask them to join our parliamentary event about settlement pathways!
On the 20th October, we're co-hosting an event on how Labour’s proposed immigration changes could affect settlement and citizenship pathways for people across the country. Here at Praxis, we already s...
act.praxis.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Labour's proposed changes to settlement pathways could trap another 1.7 million people in a decade of instability and fear.
Email your MP today to ask them to join our parliamentary event on the 20th October sharing the impact of these policies.
act.praxis.org.uk/email-your-m...
Email your MP today to ask them to join our parliamentary event on the 20th October sharing the impact of these policies.
act.praxis.org.uk/email-your-m...
We're hiring! Join us as our new Head of Community and work with us in creating change for and with migrants and refugees.
Closing date: 10th November
🔗 See full details here: praxis.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details/7
Closing date: 10th November
🔗 See full details here: praxis.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details/7
hireful.
praxis.livevacancies.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We're hiring! Join us as our new Head of Community and work with us in creating change for and with migrants and refugees.
Closing date: 10th November
🔗 See full details here: praxis.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details/7
Closing date: 10th November
🔗 See full details here: praxis.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details/7
This is not an anomaly - it’s an echo of the injustices we saw in Windrush.
A UK‑born child denied a British passport and asked to prove her right to NHS care is a stark reminder that UK policy still fails Caribbean communities and basic principles of equality.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
A UK‑born child denied a British passport and asked to prove her right to NHS care is a stark reminder that UK policy still fails Caribbean communities and basic principles of equality.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Clear parallels’ with Windrush as UK-born toddler denied passport
Campaigners say lessons not being learned as three-year-old’s mother is asked to prove right to free NHS treatment
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
This is not an anomaly - it’s an echo of the injustices we saw in Windrush.
A UK‑born child denied a British passport and asked to prove her right to NHS care is a stark reminder that UK policy still fails Caribbean communities and basic principles of equality.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
A UK‑born child denied a British passport and asked to prove her right to NHS care is a stark reminder that UK policy still fails Caribbean communities and basic principles of equality.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
We welcome the Govt.'s announcement of a much-needed £84 million cash boost to support families this winter, particularly those in temporary accommodation.
To tackle homelessness, they must also look at the drivers of it - including their own immigration policies.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
To tackle homelessness, they must also look at the drivers of it - including their own immigration policies.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
Labour pledges millions to help kids in temporary accommodation
Labour announced an £84 million cash injection to prevent homelessness and support homeless families over the winter on World Homeless Day.
www.bigissue.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We welcome the Govt.'s announcement of a much-needed £84 million cash boost to support families this winter, particularly those in temporary accommodation.
To tackle homelessness, they must also look at the drivers of it - including their own immigration policies.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
To tackle homelessness, they must also look at the drivers of it - including their own immigration policies.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
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The @RCN rightly points out that the government’s new visa rules risk an exodus of international nursing staff from our already stretched NHS.
Instead of pandering to Reform, we need an immigration policy that is fair and reflects our country’s actual needs.
Instead of pandering to Reform, we need an immigration policy that is fair and reflects our country’s actual needs.
NHS could cease to function under Labour’s new visa rules, say nurses
Exclusive: Royal College of Nursing says plan to tighten rules for foreign workers is ‘pandering’ to Reform UK
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The @RCN rightly points out that the government’s new visa rules risk an exodus of international nursing staff from our already stretched NHS.
Instead of pandering to Reform, we need an immigration policy that is fair and reflects our country’s actual needs.
Instead of pandering to Reform, we need an immigration policy that is fair and reflects our country’s actual needs.
Westminster’s race-to-the-bottom politics were on full display at the Conservative Party Conference.
Kemi Badenoch floated Trump-style mass deportations, while Robert Jenrick complained about seeing "no white faces" in Handsworth.
Kemi Badenoch floated Trump-style mass deportations, while Robert Jenrick complained about seeing "no white faces" in Handsworth.
October 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Westminster’s race-to-the-bottom politics were on full display at the Conservative Party Conference.
Kemi Badenoch floated Trump-style mass deportations, while Robert Jenrick complained about seeing "no white faces" in Handsworth.
Kemi Badenoch floated Trump-style mass deportations, while Robert Jenrick complained about seeing "no white faces" in Handsworth.
EXCLUSIVE: Over 800 NHS workers have signed our letter with Medact, saying the “already strained NHS would crumble under the pressure” of Reform’s proposal to scrap Indefinite Leave to Remain and Labour’s planned restrictions on migrant workers.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
NHS could cease to function under Labour’s new visa rules, say nurses
Exclusive: Royal College of Nursing says plan to tighten rules for foreign workers is ‘pandering’ to Reform UK
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Over 800 NHS workers have signed our letter with Medact, saying the “already strained NHS would crumble under the pressure” of Reform’s proposal to scrap Indefinite Leave to Remain and Labour’s planned restrictions on migrant workers.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Campaigner Olivia called for shorter routes to settlement & to scrap NRPF at the Green Party Conference.
📢"I believe we're all human beings. What is happening to migrants can happen to anyone. You don't plan it, but anytime, it can happen to you."
Thanks to @carladenyer.bsky.social for chairing.
📢"I believe we're all human beings. What is happening to migrants can happen to anyone. You don't plan it, but anytime, it can happen to you."
Thanks to @carladenyer.bsky.social for chairing.
October 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Campaigner Olivia called for shorter routes to settlement & to scrap NRPF at the Green Party Conference.
📢"I believe we're all human beings. What is happening to migrants can happen to anyone. You don't plan it, but anytime, it can happen to you."
Thanks to @carladenyer.bsky.social for chairing.
📢"I believe we're all human beings. What is happening to migrants can happen to anyone. You don't plan it, but anytime, it can happen to you."
Thanks to @carladenyer.bsky.social for chairing.