Green Party Migration Policy Group
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As @zackpolanski.bsky.social said on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social we are furious, helpful analysis as to why below
These policies, where they aren't just reiterating ones which already exist in a differently worded form, are just plain idiotic.
They show not only a complete disregard for people's lives, or basic humanity, but also reality. 1/
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They show not only a complete disregard for people's lives, or basic humanity, but also reality. 1/
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Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy
www.gov.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
As @zackpolanski.bsky.social said on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social we are furious, helpful analysis as to why below
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“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
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A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
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Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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This is a new low from a govt plumbing the depths of performative cruelty in hopes that the public won’t notice they have no answers to the real issues facing this country
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This is a new low from a govt plumbing the depths of performative cruelty in hopes that the public won’t notice they have no answers to the real issues facing this country
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
A useful resource here from @gmiau.bsky.social for anyone anyone having 'difficult conversations' about migration.
gmiau.org/greater-manc...
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Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group: Our response to the protests outside hotels - GMIAU
Statement from a group in Manchester who have lived experience of living in asylum accommodation responding to the racist far-right protests
gmiau.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
A useful resource here from @gmiau.bsky.social for anyone anyone having 'difficult conversations' about migration.
gmiau.org/greater-manc...
gmiau.org/greater-manc...
Of course two of the options not listed in this article 🙄 is to allow asylum seekers to work while they wait for a decision, and to make those decisions a lot quicker.
We deserve better media and a better government than this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We deserve better media and a better government than this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What are the government's options on asylum seeker accommodation?
Where to put asylum seekers has become one of the fiercest topics of political debate since last year's general election.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Of course two of the options not listed in this article 🙄 is to allow asylum seekers to work while they wait for a decision, and to make those decisions a lot quicker.
We deserve better media and a better government than this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We deserve better media and a better government than this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Green Party Migration Policy MG300.
The functions of the Home Office will be divided between a Department of the Interior and a Department of Migration, which, among other duties, will handle all visa applications.
The functions of the Home Office will be divided between a Department of the Interior and a Department of Migration, which, among other duties, will handle all visa applications.
In today's Guardian I spoke about the need for the Home Office to be broken up to ensure migrants are dealt with by a department designed to make the system work rather than simply projecting a hardline stance to the public.
October 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Green Party Migration Policy MG300.
The functions of the Home Office will be divided between a Department of the Interior and a Department of Migration, which, among other duties, will handle all visa applications.
The functions of the Home Office will be divided between a Department of the Interior and a Department of Migration, which, among other duties, will handle all visa applications.
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I've spoken to TfL workers who are terrified about sudden Skilled Worker visa changes.
In less than 3 weeks, hundreds of workers risk losing their jobs, their homes and the right to stay in the country they’ve been building their lives in. [1/3]
In less than 3 weeks, hundreds of workers risk losing their jobs, their homes and the right to stay in the country they’ve been building their lives in. [1/3]
October 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I've spoken to TfL workers who are terrified about sudden Skilled Worker visa changes.
In less than 3 weeks, hundreds of workers risk losing their jobs, their homes and the right to stay in the country they’ve been building their lives in. [1/3]
In less than 3 weeks, hundreds of workers risk losing their jobs, their homes and the right to stay in the country they’ve been building their lives in. [1/3]
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October 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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A good listen, even to just marvel at the utter shock the presenter has that someone might have something positive to say about migration 🙄
Huge pleasure to talk to the lovely Amol Rajan this week. Hoping I made some sense!
Radical with Amol Rajan - Climate Migration: Confronting the Reality of Global Warming (Gaia Vince) - BBC Sounds
Gaia Vince makes the positive case for immigration despite public concern over the issue.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A good listen, even to just marvel at the utter shock the presenter has that someone might have something positive to say about migration 🙄
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I raised the devastating impact of sudden visa rule changes with the Mayor – over 200 TfL workers are at risk of deportation.
These are people who trusted the system, built lives here and are now left in limbo.
I'm glad the Mayor has committed to lobby the Government and support these workers.
These are people who trusted the system, built lives here and are now left in limbo.
I'm glad the Mayor has committed to lobby the Government and support these workers.
October 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I raised the devastating impact of sudden visa rule changes with the Mayor – over 200 TfL workers are at risk of deportation.
These are people who trusted the system, built lives here and are now left in limbo.
I'm glad the Mayor has committed to lobby the Government and support these workers.
These are people who trusted the system, built lives here and are now left in limbo.
I'm glad the Mayor has committed to lobby the Government and support these workers.
In August we investigated how the hotel millionaires were profiting from the asylum support system, good to see the BBC catching up..
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Asylum hotel provider makes £180m profit despite claims of inedible food and rationed loo paper
Asylum seekers and charities tell BBC of
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 8:04 AM
In August we investigated how the hotel millionaires were profiting from the asylum support system, good to see the BBC catching up..
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The only political party whose policies are in line with the recommendations made by Praxis. Lib Dems close. Everyone else miles away and actively working against our charitable objectives.
"We absolutely need to stop the boats,” Polanski said, “but let’s stop the boats by offering safe and legal routes to asylum and not having people clinging on to dinghies for dear life.*
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www.newstatesman.com/politics/gre...
Zack Polanski: “We absolutely need to stop the boats”
The Greens’ Zack Polanski on facing up to Reform
www.newstatesman.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The only political party whose policies are in line with the recommendations made by Praxis. Lib Dems close. Everyone else miles away and actively working against our charitable objectives.
Pleased to announce that @regulariseuk.bsky.social will now be joining us as a speaker at our Hostile Environment fringe event tomorrow 💚
Getting excited about Autumn Conference in Bournemouth.. we have organised an important and timely fringe event on Saturday with @praxisprojects.bsky.social and @migrantvoice.bsky.social chaired by @carladenyer.bsky.social
Come and say hello 👋
migration.greenparty.org.uk/autumn-confe...
Come and say hello 👋
migration.greenparty.org.uk/autumn-confe...
Autumn Conference 2025 - Green Party Asylum and Migration Policy Working Group
We are pleased to be running a fringe event at conference this Autumn on Saturday at 9am. After the success of our event last year focussing on migrant destitution, this...
migration.greenparty.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Pleased to announce that @regulariseuk.bsky.social will now be joining us as a speaker at our Hostile Environment fringe event tomorrow 💚
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"I'm here to talk about what others won’t. To tell the truth about what makes our country great and what makes it not so great. While others thrive on creating scapegoats, I am here to tell you a different story."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski
Labour has lost its nerve. At our party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things right, says Green party leader Zack Polanski
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
"I'm here to talk about what others won’t. To tell the truth about what makes our country great and what makes it not so great. While others thrive on creating scapegoats, I am here to tell you a different story."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Getting excited about Autumn Conference in Bournemouth.. we have organised an important and timely fringe event on Saturday with @praxisprojects.bsky.social and @migrantvoice.bsky.social chaired by @carladenyer.bsky.social
Come and say hello 👋
migration.greenparty.org.uk/autumn-confe...
Come and say hello 👋
migration.greenparty.org.uk/autumn-confe...
Autumn Conference 2025 - Green Party Asylum and Migration Policy Working Group
We are pleased to be running a fringe event at conference this Autumn on Saturday at 9am. After the success of our event last year focussing on migrant destitution, this...
migration.greenparty.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Getting excited about Autumn Conference in Bournemouth.. we have organised an important and timely fringe event on Saturday with @praxisprojects.bsky.social and @migrantvoice.bsky.social chaired by @carladenyer.bsky.social
Come and say hello 👋
migration.greenparty.org.uk/autumn-confe...
Come and say hello 👋
migration.greenparty.org.uk/autumn-confe...
These performative policies are not bad because they are 'unworkable' or because we 'need' migrants, it is because they are cruel and will break up families 💔
“My husband, who is Turkish, has applied for ILR and will hopefully be eligible for it next year...Would a Reform government insist that my husband has to take my children when he is deported or would they be allowed to stay?” Josephine, Head of Advocacy
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
What are Nigel Farage’s immigration plans – and do his sums add up?
Reform UK leader’s hardline plans were lauded by rightwing press. But are they coherent and will they save money?
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
These performative policies are not bad because they are 'unworkable' or because we 'need' migrants, it is because they are cruel and will break up families 💔
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🔈 Tackling the far-right starts with making your #WordsMatter
After a weekend of far-right violence, pushing back against #disinformation is more important than ever. So, let's start by unpacking the dehumanising term "illegal immigration". buff.ly/QaR41WV
No human is illegal ✊
After a weekend of far-right violence, pushing back against #disinformation is more important than ever. So, let's start by unpacking the dehumanising term "illegal immigration". buff.ly/QaR41WV
No human is illegal ✊
September 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔈 Tackling the far-right starts with making your #WordsMatter
After a weekend of far-right violence, pushing back against #disinformation is more important than ever. So, let's start by unpacking the dehumanising term "illegal immigration". buff.ly/QaR41WV
No human is illegal ✊
After a weekend of far-right violence, pushing back against #disinformation is more important than ever. So, let's start by unpacking the dehumanising term "illegal immigration". buff.ly/QaR41WV
No human is illegal ✊
September 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"I think we should want a country that people want to live here"
September 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
"I think we should want a country that people want to live here"
“I’m in shock. I thought this was the country of human rights but the government is not treating us like humans. I have no plan B. This announcement is going to destroy families and destroy hope.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘It kept me going’: halt to refugee reunion scheme in UK shatters hopes
Afghan man seeking asylum and permission to bring wife to Britain describes shock at home secretary’s announcement
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:19 AM
“I’m in shock. I thought this was the country of human rights but the government is not treating us like humans. I have no plan B. This announcement is going to destroy families and destroy hope.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
This is a mindless and dangerous comment from the Government
If they are upset for 'legitimate reasons' why are they targeting asylum seekers and not protesting outside the Home Office
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
If they are upset for 'legitimate reasons' why are they targeting asylum seekers and not protesting outside the Home Office
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Epping asylum hotel protesters ‘upset for legitimate reasons’, minister says
Jonathan Reynolds says ‘I understand the frustrations people have’, as police brace for further unrest
www.theguardian.com
July 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This is a mindless and dangerous comment from the Government
If they are upset for 'legitimate reasons' why are they targeting asylum seekers and not protesting outside the Home Office
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
If they are upset for 'legitimate reasons' why are they targeting asylum seekers and not protesting outside the Home Office
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
“The only way to stop people making dangerous journeys across the channel is to introduce safe and managed routes for people to seek asylum in the UK. Anything else – including the impractical and unrealistic deal announced today – is a distraction.
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Greens call for safe and managed routes for asylum seekers - Green Party
Responding to the new Anglo-French deal on small-boat crossings, Carla Denyer, Green Party Co-Leader, said: “The only way to stop people making dangerous journeys across the channel is to introduce sa...
greenparty.org.uk
July 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
“The only way to stop people making dangerous journeys across the channel is to introduce safe and managed routes for people to seek asylum in the UK. Anything else – including the impractical and unrealistic deal announced today – is a distraction.
greenparty.org.uk/2025/07/10/g...
greenparty.org.uk/2025/07/10/g...
A better solution is available... Allowing asylum seekers to work would help restore their dignity and sense of purpose. Being barred from working can lead to frustration and feelings of isolation. The right to work should be viewed as an essential human right.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Home Office announces ‘nationwide blitz’ on asylum seekers taking jobs
Government under pressure on issue after stories of asylum seekers working illegally as takeaway delivery riders
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
A better solution is available... Allowing asylum seekers to work would help restore their dignity and sense of purpose. Being barred from working can lead to frustration and feelings of isolation. The right to work should be viewed as an essential human right.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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As the Home Office announces a "nationwide blitz" on undocumented workers, read my latest on why it won't work.
This week the Home Office brought together reps from the three biggest apps to try to crack down on undocumented riders.
Here's why it won't work. 👇
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Here's why it won't work. 👇
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My 12-hour shift as a Deliveroo rider
It's a sweltering summer’s day and I'm sitting on some steps at the top of the main drag in Chinatown.
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July 5, 2025 at 6:25 AM
As the Home Office announces a "nationwide blitz" on undocumented workers, read my latest on why it won't work.