Han Graham
@hannagram.bsky.social
Campaigns & media manager for @asylummatters.bsky.social ; ex-journalist. Likely to be found shouting into the void about migrant justice and, possibly, my cat.
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Labour's new Borders Bill WON'T
❌ Stop channel crossings
❌ End people smuggling
❌ Fix our broken asylum system
What it will do is cost lives and increase suffering.
Why are we still seeing the same old, failed ideas on asylum?
https://buff.ly/4gtuKUe
❌ Stop channel crossings
❌ End people smuggling
❌ Fix our broken asylum system
What it will do is cost lives and increase suffering.
Why are we still seeing the same old, failed ideas on asylum?
https://buff.ly/4gtuKUe
February 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Labour's new Borders Bill WON'T
❌ Stop channel crossings
❌ End people smuggling
❌ Fix our broken asylum system
What it will do is cost lives and increase suffering.
Why are we still seeing the same old, failed ideas on asylum?
https://buff.ly/4gtuKUe
❌ Stop channel crossings
❌ End people smuggling
❌ Fix our broken asylum system
What it will do is cost lives and increase suffering.
Why are we still seeing the same old, failed ideas on asylum?
https://buff.ly/4gtuKUe
Treating voters like absolute fools - if people want to vote Reform, they want to vote for Reform, not an Aldi knock-off copy. And if all you do is reinforce that Reform’s racist nonsense is correct, then OF COURSE people will want to vote Reform.
How about an actual, positive alternative?
How about an actual, positive alternative?
Labour launches ads in Reform-style branding to boast about deportations
Exclusive: Some MPs and activists upset at tone of party’s Facebook campaign aimed at countering Farage
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Treating voters like absolute fools - if people want to vote Reform, they want to vote for Reform, not an Aldi knock-off copy. And if all you do is reinforce that Reform’s racist nonsense is correct, then OF COURSE people will want to vote Reform.
How about an actual, positive alternative?
How about an actual, positive alternative?
We all remember that the Conservatives literally just lost an election after running on a platform of really harsh migration policy, right? I didn’t just dream that?? Do they really think the issue for voters was that they just didn’t hate migrants quite enough?
NEW: The Conservatives have unveiled their first major policy under Kemi Badenoch's leadership – targeting immigration concerns in a bid to see off a surge in support for Nigel Farage's Reform UK
www.thenational.scot/news/2491577...
www.thenational.scot/news/2491577...
Tories unveil harsh immigration proposals in bid to stem flow of votes to Reform
THE Conservatives have unveiled their first major policy under Kemi Badenoch's leadership – targeting immigration concerns in a bid to see off a…
www.thenational.scot
February 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We all remember that the Conservatives literally just lost an election after running on a platform of really harsh migration policy, right? I didn’t just dream that?? Do they really think the issue for voters was that they just didn’t hate migrants quite enough?
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Three years ago, Judith Butler predicted in a Guardian interview that “gender-critical” feminists would not be part of the fight against fascism. This caused a massive “GC” backlash, prompting The Guardian to censor the interview. And yet here they now are, definitively proving Butler correct.
February 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Three years ago, Judith Butler predicted in a Guardian interview that “gender-critical” feminists would not be part of the fight against fascism. This caused a massive “GC” backlash, prompting The Guardian to censor the interview. And yet here they now are, definitively proving Butler correct.
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We are appalled to see this government continuing down the path of cruelty of the previous government. Instead it should be making a meaningful break that speaks to the millions of people that voted for change almost seven months ago. 🧵
January 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We are appalled to see this government continuing down the path of cruelty of the previous government. Instead it should be making a meaningful break that speaks to the millions of people that voted for change almost seven months ago. 🧵
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The Government could end deaths in the channel today with safe routes for people to seek asylum. Instead, today’s Borders Bill will cost yet more lives.
It’s time to #FightForAsylumRights and show the Government that the public won’t stand by as they make the same deadly mistakes.
It’s time to #FightForAsylumRights and show the Government that the public won’t stand by as they make the same deadly mistakes.
January 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Government could end deaths in the channel today with safe routes for people to seek asylum. Instead, today’s Borders Bill will cost yet more lives.
It’s time to #FightForAsylumRights and show the Government that the public won’t stand by as they make the same deadly mistakes.
It’s time to #FightForAsylumRights and show the Government that the public won’t stand by as they make the same deadly mistakes.
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There are so many fantastic projects like this, with refugees and people seeking asylum at the centre of them, all across the UK.
Great to see @bigissue.com celebrating the welcome that is at the heart of so many of our communities 🧡
Great to see @bigissue.com celebrating the welcome that is at the heart of so many of our communities 🧡
Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Refugees and asylum seekers
From projects using sport to unite people to recruitment platforms levelling the field, our Changemakers are making a difference.
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January 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
There are so many fantastic projects like this, with refugees and people seeking asylum at the centre of them, all across the UK.
Great to see @bigissue.com celebrating the welcome that is at the heart of so many of our communities 🧡
Great to see @bigissue.com celebrating the welcome that is at the heart of so many of our communities 🧡
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The Times essentially reprinted the Telegraph's nonsense story about "illegal migrants" [thread appended below.]
They have now published a detailed correction. I expect the Telegraph to follow.
They have now published a detailed correction. I expect the Telegraph to follow.
January 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The Times essentially reprinted the Telegraph's nonsense story about "illegal migrants" [thread appended below.]
They have now published a detailed correction. I expect the Telegraph to follow.
They have now published a detailed correction. I expect the Telegraph to follow.
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Suggestions about immigration on this front page:
1) increased immigration is bad
2) EU nationals leaving the UK is also bad.
So if EU immigration is good, exactly what type of immigration does the Independent think is bad?
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1) increased immigration is bad
2) EU nationals leaving the UK is also bad.
So if EU immigration is good, exactly what type of immigration does the Independent think is bad?
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Pity Farage wasn’t asked about this - he should be forced to own it @bbclaurak.bsky.social @theneweuropean.bsky.social
January 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Suggestions about immigration on this front page:
1) increased immigration is bad
2) EU nationals leaving the UK is also bad.
So if EU immigration is good, exactly what type of immigration does the Independent think is bad?
🤔🤔🤔
1) increased immigration is bad
2) EU nationals leaving the UK is also bad.
So if EU immigration is good, exactly what type of immigration does the Independent think is bad?
🤔🤔🤔
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It is entirely within our power to make 2025 a year where not one single person drowns attempting to cross the channel.
It is up to us to demand it, in these people’s names.
It is up to us to demand it, in these people’s names.
“It’s absolutely horrifying seeing so many names and faces who have lost their lives needlessly. Every one of these deaths could have been prevented."
Heartbreaking, harrowing, and something to reflect on going into 2025
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Heartbreaking, harrowing, and something to reflect on going into 2025
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Names and faces of people who died in Channel during deadliest year on record
Heartbreaking photos show men, women and children who died this year trying to reach the UK in small boats as MPs are urged to reflect on the tragedies and stop it happening again
www.mirror.co.uk
January 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
It is entirely within our power to make 2025 a year where not one single person drowns attempting to cross the channel.
It is up to us to demand it, in these people’s names.
It is up to us to demand it, in these people’s names.
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Yet another reason why pausing refugee claims for Syrians is fundamentally wrong. That is four years of instability at least, while refugee status only lasts for five. You can't gauge Syria will be safe in that period. Pausing applications leaves people in limbo. #r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New elections could take up to four years, Syria rebel leader says
Sharaa says it could take three years to write a constitution and longer to establish voting integrity.
www.bbc.com
December 30, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Yet another reason why pausing refugee claims for Syrians is fundamentally wrong. That is four years of instability at least, while refugee status only lasts for five. You can't gauge Syria will be safe in that period. Pausing applications leaves people in limbo. #r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Oh great we get to hear from a Labour mp about all the deportations Labour is doing.
In response to three people’s death this is what we get.
Give me strength. They even asked if ID cards would stop drownings??
IMMIGRANTS NEED ID TO WORK & ACCESS SERVICES ALREADY #r4today
In response to three people’s death this is what we get.
Give me strength. They even asked if ID cards would stop drownings??
IMMIGRANTS NEED ID TO WORK & ACCESS SERVICES ALREADY #r4today
December 30, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Oh great we get to hear from a Labour mp about all the deportations Labour is doing.
In response to three people’s death this is what we get.
Give me strength. They even asked if ID cards would stop drownings??
IMMIGRANTS NEED ID TO WORK & ACCESS SERVICES ALREADY #r4today
In response to three people’s death this is what we get.
Give me strength. They even asked if ID cards would stop drownings??
IMMIGRANTS NEED ID TO WORK & ACCESS SERVICES ALREADY #r4today
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On this International Migrants Day, we dream of a world where everyone has the right to remain where they want to be – not because they are “deserving”, not because they are made “vulnerable”, not because they are “exceptional”, but because they love, they live and they are human.
December 18, 2024 at 9:40 AM
On this International Migrants Day, we dream of a world where everyone has the right to remain where they want to be – not because they are “deserving”, not because they are made “vulnerable”, not because they are “exceptional”, but because they love, they live and they are human.
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2024 has been a year of violence towards migrants.
So this #InternationalMigrantsDay, we want to take the opportunity to say:
We will always stand against it.
And will always stand for welcome and compassion.
So this #InternationalMigrantsDay, we want to take the opportunity to say:
We will always stand against it.
And will always stand for welcome and compassion.
December 18, 2024 at 11:33 AM
2024 has been a year of violence towards migrants.
So this #InternationalMigrantsDay, we want to take the opportunity to say:
We will always stand against it.
And will always stand for welcome and compassion.
So this #InternationalMigrantsDay, we want to take the opportunity to say:
We will always stand against it.
And will always stand for welcome and compassion.
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As part of FvH’s Football v Transphobia initiative, we are asking women and non-binary people involved in #womensfootball, and their allies, to co-sign a community statement asking The FA to continue to include trans women.
You can view and sign here 👉 www.footballvhomophobia.com/let_them_play/
You can view and sign here 👉 www.footballvhomophobia.com/let_them_play/
November 21, 2024 at 3:31 PM
As part of FvH’s Football v Transphobia initiative, we are asking women and non-binary people involved in #womensfootball, and their allies, to co-sign a community statement asking The FA to continue to include trans women.
You can view and sign here 👉 www.footballvhomophobia.com/let_them_play/
You can view and sign here 👉 www.footballvhomophobia.com/let_them_play/
Ridiculous that thousands of people who’ve already waited far too long for safety have to ask this question just weeks after the fall of a horrific regime.
Let people celebrate and hope - don’t leave them in limbo & threaten to force them back before we even know what the new Syria will look like.
Let people celebrate and hope - don’t leave them in limbo & threaten to force them back before we even know what the new Syria will look like.
What will happen to Syrian asylum seekers in the UK?
The UK suspended all asylum claims from Syria in response to the fall of the Assad regime.
uk.news.yahoo.com
December 17, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Ridiculous that thousands of people who’ve already waited far too long for safety have to ask this question just weeks after the fall of a horrific regime.
Let people celebrate and hope - don’t leave them in limbo & threaten to force them back before we even know what the new Syria will look like.
Let people celebrate and hope - don’t leave them in limbo & threaten to force them back before we even know what the new Syria will look like.
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Let’s stop being coy about how Italy has reduced migrant arrivals.
Starmer is cosying up to Meloni to learn her secrets - what’s the problem?
I went on a rant on BBC5Live about it this week.
ENOUGH head scratching.
It’s torture
Slavery
Dumping people in the desert to die
Starmer is cosying up to Meloni to learn her secrets - what’s the problem?
I went on a rant on BBC5Live about it this week.
ENOUGH head scratching.
It’s torture
Slavery
Dumping people in the desert to die
December 17, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Let’s stop being coy about how Italy has reduced migrant arrivals.
Starmer is cosying up to Meloni to learn her secrets - what’s the problem?
I went on a rant on BBC5Live about it this week.
ENOUGH head scratching.
It’s torture
Slavery
Dumping people in the desert to die
Starmer is cosying up to Meloni to learn her secrets - what’s the problem?
I went on a rant on BBC5Live about it this week.
ENOUGH head scratching.
It’s torture
Slavery
Dumping people in the desert to die
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Over 700 organisations have signed a letter to the Home Officer, urging them to keep processing asylum claims by people from Syria.
Through our services we know that the community is fearful about their future here. It's time to reverse this cruel decision.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Through our services we know that the community is fearful about their future here. It's time to reverse this cruel decision.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Yvette Cooper urged to end ‘cruel’ pause on Syrian asylum decisions
Asylum seekers say they are in limbo and charities have expressed ‘deep concern’ as claims paused after Assad regime’s fall
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Over 700 organisations have signed a letter to the Home Officer, urging them to keep processing asylum claims by people from Syria.
Through our services we know that the community is fearful about their future here. It's time to reverse this cruel decision.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Through our services we know that the community is fearful about their future here. It's time to reverse this cruel decision.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
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Labour’s manifesto promised to “remove indignities for trans people”, yet the government’s ban on puberty blockers adopts the Tories’ politicised unevidenced approach.
Young people — cis & trans — must have access to healthcare they need. I stand firmly with the trans community.
Young people — cis & trans — must have access to healthcare they need. I stand firmly with the trans community.
December 12, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Labour’s manifesto promised to “remove indignities for trans people”, yet the government’s ban on puberty blockers adopts the Tories’ politicised unevidenced approach.
Young people — cis & trans — must have access to healthcare they need. I stand firmly with the trans community.
Young people — cis & trans — must have access to healthcare they need. I stand firmly with the trans community.
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This #HumanRightsDay let's remember that asylum is a key pillar of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Anyone fleeing persecution has the right to seek sanctuary in another country. Laws that punish people asking for protection violate the human rights that protect us all.
Anyone fleeing persecution has the right to seek sanctuary in another country. Laws that punish people asking for protection violate the human rights that protect us all.
December 10, 2024 at 3:29 PM
This #HumanRightsDay let's remember that asylum is a key pillar of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Anyone fleeing persecution has the right to seek sanctuary in another country. Laws that punish people asking for protection violate the human rights that protect us all.
Anyone fleeing persecution has the right to seek sanctuary in another country. Laws that punish people asking for protection violate the human rights that protect us all.
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🚨Today! 🚨
📢Block the Bailout📢
Join us at 11:30 in London
Together we’ll call on Steve Reed to protect bill payers from bailing out Thames Water 💧
Sign up below and see you there!
#BlockTheBailout #PublicOwnership #ThamesWater
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📢Block the Bailout📢
Join us at 11:30 in London
Together we’ll call on Steve Reed to protect bill payers from bailing out Thames Water 💧
Sign up below and see you there!
#BlockTheBailout #PublicOwnership #ThamesWater
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/block-the-...
Block the bailout: no bill hikes to save Thames Water shareholders!
Let's come together to stop any bill increases that only benefit Thames Water shareholders!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 7:36 AM
🚨Today! 🚨
📢Block the Bailout📢
Join us at 11:30 in London
Together we’ll call on Steve Reed to protect bill payers from bailing out Thames Water 💧
Sign up below and see you there!
#BlockTheBailout #PublicOwnership #ThamesWater
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/block-the-...
📢Block the Bailout📢
Join us at 11:30 in London
Together we’ll call on Steve Reed to protect bill payers from bailing out Thames Water 💧
Sign up below and see you there!
#BlockTheBailout #PublicOwnership #ThamesWater
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/block-the-...
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These are some of the jobs people told us they did before fleeing to the UK for safety - jobs they're banned from doing while making an asylum claim.
Lifting the ban would give people back their dignity and let their communities benefit from their skills. Agree? Join our coalition at bit.ly/3ZnbAKG
Lifting the ban would give people back their dignity and let their communities benefit from their skills. Agree? Join our coalition at bit.ly/3ZnbAKG
November 25, 2024 at 10:46 AM
These are some of the jobs people told us they did before fleeing to the UK for safety - jobs they're banned from doing while making an asylum claim.
Lifting the ban would give people back their dignity and let their communities benefit from their skills. Agree? Join our coalition at bit.ly/3ZnbAKG
Lifting the ban would give people back their dignity and let their communities benefit from their skills. Agree? Join our coalition at bit.ly/3ZnbAKG
Imagine how many pensions’ winter fuel allowances we could have paid for if we’d cut this one pensioner’s pointless archaic ceremony allowance.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
King Charles's Coronation cost taxpayers £72m - BBC News
Government figures show that more than £20 million was spent by the Home Office policing the event.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Imagine how many pensions’ winter fuel allowances we could have paid for if we’d cut this one pensioner’s pointless archaic ceremony allowance.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Over 1.4 million emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in the @trusselluk.bsky.social community in six months.
We're joining @jrf-uk.bsky.social and Trussell to share the news that its time to end hardship for all in the UK.
We're joining @jrf-uk.bsky.social and Trussell to share the news that its time to end hardship for all in the UK.
November 20, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Over 1.4 million emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in the @trusselluk.bsky.social community in six months.
We're joining @jrf-uk.bsky.social and Trussell to share the news that its time to end hardship for all in the UK.
We're joining @jrf-uk.bsky.social and Trussell to share the news that its time to end hardship for all in the UK.
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With farm owners protesting today over the prospect of paying a highly discounted inheritence tax, I'm sure you've seen quotes about how they "feed the nation".
But nobody is talking about the migrant workers who actually pick the crops on horticulture farms, so here's a short thread about them.
But nobody is talking about the migrant workers who actually pick the crops on horticulture farms, so here's a short thread about them.
November 19, 2024 at 8:59 AM
With farm owners protesting today over the prospect of paying a highly discounted inheritence tax, I'm sure you've seen quotes about how they "feed the nation".
But nobody is talking about the migrant workers who actually pick the crops on horticulture farms, so here's a short thread about them.
But nobody is talking about the migrant workers who actually pick the crops on horticulture farms, so here's a short thread about them.