RAMP (Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy) Project
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RAMP works with political leaders across the political spectrum to re-imagine a world-class migration system for a successful and integrated Britain.
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There was a Westminster Hall Debate yesterday evening relating to support and accommodation for asylum seekers following e-petitions 705383 and 718406. RAMP Principals Tony Vaughan KC MP, Chris Murray MP and Tim Farron MP took part.🧵
October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
There was a Westminster Hall Debate yesterday evening relating to support and accommodation for asylum seekers following e-petitions 705383 and 718406. RAMP Principals Tony Vaughan KC MP, Chris Murray MP and Tim Farron MP took part.🧵
Home Office Oral Questions took place in the Commons yesterday afternoon. RAMP Principals Tony Vaughan MP and Chris Murray MP took part. 🧵
September 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Home Office Oral Questions took place in the Commons yesterday afternoon. RAMP Principals Tony Vaughan MP and Chris Murray MP took part. 🧵
Yesterday evening there was a Westminster Hall Debate on a potential increase in the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain following e-petitions 727360 and 727356. RAMP Principals took part in the debate🧵
September 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Yesterday evening there was a Westminster Hall Debate on a potential increase in the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain following e-petitions 727360 and 727356. RAMP Principals took part in the debate🧵
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APPG on Migration member Tony Vaughan KC MP shared his reflections from the APPG visit to France during a BBC South East interview. He noted that UK–France cooperation on migration has significantly improved in both scale and quality, marking a clear shift from previous years.
July 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
APPG on Migration member Tony Vaughan KC MP shared his reflections from the APPG visit to France during a BBC South East interview. He noted that UK–France cooperation on migration has significantly improved in both scale and quality, marking a clear shift from previous years.
There was a Commons Chamber debate yesterday following the Home Secretary’s statement announcing the UK-France agreement to tackle small boat crossings. RAMP Principal Chris Murray MP took part in the debate. 🧵
July 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
There was a Commons Chamber debate yesterday following the Home Secretary’s statement announcing the UK-France agreement to tackle small boat crossings. RAMP Principal Chris Murray MP took part in the debate. 🧵
There was a Westminster Hall debate on refugee citizenship rights yesterday to discuss changes in the Home Office's 'good character' guidance, which restricts citizenship for individuals who arrived in the UK irregularly.
RAMP Principals Tim Farron MP and Chris Murray MP took part. 🧵
RAMP Principals Tim Farron MP and Chris Murray MP took part. 🧵
July 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
There was a Westminster Hall debate on refugee citizenship rights yesterday to discuss changes in the Home Office's 'good character' guidance, which restricts citizenship for individuals who arrived in the UK irregularly.
RAMP Principals Tim Farron MP and Chris Murray MP took part. 🧵
RAMP Principals Tim Farron MP and Chris Murray MP took part. 🧵
There was a Lord's debate yesterday on on asylum accommodation, following an Oral Question from Lord Evans on the standard of hotel accommodation provided to migrants.
RAMP Associates Baroness Lister and Lord German asked questions at the debate to the Home Affairs Minister, Lord Hanson.
RAMP Associates Baroness Lister and Lord German asked questions at the debate to the Home Affairs Minister, Lord Hanson.
July 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
There was a Lord's debate yesterday on on asylum accommodation, following an Oral Question from Lord Evans on the standard of hotel accommodation provided to migrants.
RAMP Associates Baroness Lister and Lord German asked questions at the debate to the Home Affairs Minister, Lord Hanson.
RAMP Associates Baroness Lister and Lord German asked questions at the debate to the Home Affairs Minister, Lord Hanson.
In this article, RAMP Principal Olivia Blake MP argues that the UK’s Child Poverty Strategy cannot succeed unless it includes migrant children, who make up over a third of all children in poverty and are disproportionately affected by destitution.
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Child Poverty Won’t End if We Ignore Migrant Children | Parliament Politics Magazine
The Prime Minister remarked that action on child poverty will be a “measure of what this government does”. I could not agree more. The Child Poverty Taskforce
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June 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
In this article, RAMP Principal Olivia Blake MP argues that the UK’s Child Poverty Strategy cannot succeed unless it includes migrant children, who make up over a third of all children in poverty and are disproportionately affected by destitution.
parliamentnews.co.uk/child-povert...
parliamentnews.co.uk/child-povert...
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Co-chair of the APPG on Migration, Olivia Blake MP hosted a Westminster Hall Debate yesterday on Child Poverty and No Recourse to Public Funds. 🧵
June 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Co-chair of the APPG on Migration, Olivia Blake MP hosted a Westminster Hall Debate yesterday on Child Poverty and No Recourse to Public Funds. 🧵
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“Labour must change the story and take the necessary steps to alleviate poverty for all children in the UK — not just those with British passports”, writes Olivia Blake MP
🗣️ Migrant children living in poverty is a hidden crisis
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🗣️ Migrant children living in poverty is a hidden crisis
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Olivia Blake: ‘Migrant children living in poverty is a hidden crisis’ - Politics.co.uk
As MPs gather in Westminster for today’s spending review, I will be holding a debate on child poverty and No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). The discussion could not be more urgent. The debate comes ...
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June 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
“Labour must change the story and take the necessary steps to alleviate poverty for all children in the UK — not just those with British passports”, writes Olivia Blake MP
🗣️ Migrant children living in poverty is a hidden crisis
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🗣️ Migrant children living in poverty is a hidden crisis
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RAMP Principal Chris Murray MP was on Times Radio discussing the new measures announced in the Government's immigration White Paper. He described the measures as "potentially transformative", stating that restoring control is essential for fairness.
May 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
RAMP Principal Chris Murray MP was on Times Radio discussing the new measures announced in the Government's immigration White Paper. He described the measures as "potentially transformative", stating that restoring control is essential for fairness.
The Report Stage debate on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill took place yesterday evening, focusing on a range of proposed amendments to the legislation. Several RAMP MPs took part in the debate. 🧵
May 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The Report Stage debate on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill took place yesterday evening, focusing on a range of proposed amendments to the legislation. Several RAMP MPs took part in the debate. 🧵
Yesterday evening there was a Commons Chamber debate on the government's immigration White Paper published earlier that day. RAMP parliamentarians took part in the debate. 🧵
May 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Yesterday evening there was a Commons Chamber debate on the government's immigration White Paper published earlier that day. RAMP parliamentarians took part in the debate. 🧵
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“Thousands of young people who are proud to have grown up in the UK and think of themselves as British, are still regarded as 'temporary migrants' by the Home Office”, writes @timfarron.bsky.social
🗣️ UK immigration policy still fails young people
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🗣️ UK immigration policy still fails young people
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Tim Farron: ‘UK immigration policy still fails young people’ - Politics.co.uk
Chris-Ann, 28, is studying law and business and has ambitions to start her own business, but she knows — however sound her ideas — banks will be reluctant to give her a loan. Victory, 27, was offered ...
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May 7, 2025 at 7:37 AM
“Thousands of young people who are proud to have grown up in the UK and think of themselves as British, are still regarded as 'temporary migrants' by the Home Office”, writes @timfarron.bsky.social
🗣️ UK immigration policy still fails young people
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
🗣️ UK immigration policy still fails young people
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Today RAMP Associate Lord German asked an Oral Question in the Lords Chamber about setting a quota for refugee resettlement through the UK Resettlement Scheme for 2025. 🧵
March 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today RAMP Associate Lord German asked an Oral Question in the Lords Chamber about setting a quota for refugee resettlement through the UK Resettlement Scheme for 2025. 🧵
Yesterday there was a Commons Chamber debate following an Urgent Question by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp on the use of asylum hotels and the ongoing Channel crossings.
RAMP Principals Tim Farron MP and Tony Vaughan KC MP both spoke in the debate.🧵
RAMP Principals Tim Farron MP and Tony Vaughan KC MP both spoke in the debate.🧵
March 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Yesterday there was a Commons Chamber debate following an Urgent Question by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp on the use of asylum hotels and the ongoing Channel crossings.
RAMP Principals Tim Farron MP and Tony Vaughan KC MP both spoke in the debate.🧵
RAMP Principals Tim Farron MP and Tony Vaughan KC MP both spoke in the debate.🧵
On Monday 24th at Home Office Oral Questions, RAMP Principal Tim Farron asked a question about the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Refugees under the scheme are not eligible for indefinite leave to remain and are on three-year visas, many of which are now nearing expiration.
February 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
On Monday 24th at Home Office Oral Questions, RAMP Principal Tim Farron asked a question about the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Refugees under the scheme are not eligible for indefinite leave to remain and are on three-year visas, many of which are now nearing expiration.
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“We can’t allow the support systems for the world’s most vulnerable people to collapse because Donald Trump chucks his toys out of the pram”, writes @timfarron.bsky.social
🇺🇸🇬🇧🇪🇺 America has left the room. It’s time to step up and lead
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🇺🇸🇬🇧🇪🇺 America has left the room. It’s time to step up and lead
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Tim Farron: ‘America has left the room. It’s time to step up and lead’ - Politics.co.uk
Donald Trump’s decision to dismantle USAID and halt its £55bn of spending has far-reaching consequences. Vaccination programmes, clean water projects, food aid and humanitarian work have all been abru...
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February 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
“We can’t allow the support systems for the world’s most vulnerable people to collapse because Donald Trump chucks his toys out of the pram”, writes @timfarron.bsky.social
🇺🇸🇬🇧🇪🇺 America has left the room. It’s time to step up and lead
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
🇺🇸🇬🇧🇪🇺 America has left the room. It’s time to step up and lead
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Yesterday was the second reading of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. The Bill aims to introduce new measures to enhance border security, combat organised immigration crime, and deter irregular migration. RAMP Principals took part in the debate. 🧵
February 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Yesterday was the second reading of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. The Bill aims to introduce new measures to enhance border security, combat organised immigration crime, and deter irregular migration. RAMP Principals took part in the debate. 🧵
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Yesterday there was a Lords Chamber debate on the government's plans to stop using hotels to house asylum seekers. Several members of the APPG on Migration spoke at the debate. 🧵
January 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Yesterday there was a Lords Chamber debate on the government's plans to stop using hotels to house asylum seekers. Several members of the APPG on Migration spoke at the debate. 🧵
There was a Lords Chamber yesterday on Asylum Seekers: Accommodation following an oral question by Lord Young of Cookham on the progress made by the government in moving asylum seekers from accommodation in hotels. 🧵
January 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
There was a Lords Chamber yesterday on Asylum Seekers: Accommodation following an oral question by Lord Young of Cookham on the progress made by the government in moving asylum seekers from accommodation in hotels. 🧵
December 13th was the second reading of RAMP Associate Baroness Lister's Asylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill .
The Bill aims to make it easier for newly recognised refugees to move from asylum support to regular housing and financial help. 🧵
The Bill aims to make it easier for newly recognised refugees to move from asylum support to regular housing and financial help. 🧵
December 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM
December 13th was the second reading of RAMP Associate Baroness Lister's Asylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill .
The Bill aims to make it easier for newly recognised refugees to move from asylum support to regular housing and financial help. 🧵
The Bill aims to make it easier for newly recognised refugees to move from asylum support to regular housing and financial help. 🧵
Yesterday RAMP Associate Baroness Lister spoke in a Lords debate on migration.
She cited a report indicating asylum decision-making under the previous government suffered in quality due to a focus on speed and asked what steps are being taken to improve it.
She cited a report indicating asylum decision-making under the previous government suffered in quality due to a focus on speed and asked what steps are being taken to improve it.
December 11, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Yesterday RAMP Associate Baroness Lister spoke in a Lords debate on migration.
She cited a report indicating asylum decision-making under the previous government suffered in quality due to a focus on speed and asked what steps are being taken to improve it.
She cited a report indicating asylum decision-making under the previous government suffered in quality due to a focus on speed and asked what steps are being taken to improve it.
Yesterday, there was a Lords debate on migration & border security following a Commons statement on December 2 about the government’s plan to address record-high net migration.
RAMP Associate Lord German raised points on labour shortages, family separation, and safe routes. 🧵
RAMP Associate Lord German raised points on labour shortages, family separation, and safe routes. 🧵
December 11, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Yesterday, there was a Lords debate on migration & border security following a Commons statement on December 2 about the government’s plan to address record-high net migration.
RAMP Associate Lord German raised points on labour shortages, family separation, and safe routes. 🧵
RAMP Associate Lord German raised points on labour shortages, family separation, and safe routes. 🧵
On 28th Nov, RAMP Associate Lord German asked if the Government plans to close the Wethersfield asylum site and increase dispersal accommodation.
He cited prior govt commitments to close the site, NGO reports on poor conditions and residents' mental health concerns.
He cited prior govt commitments to close the site, NGO reports on poor conditions and residents' mental health concerns.
December 3, 2024 at 6:03 PM
On 28th Nov, RAMP Associate Lord German asked if the Government plans to close the Wethersfield asylum site and increase dispersal accommodation.
He cited prior govt commitments to close the site, NGO reports on poor conditions and residents' mental health concerns.
He cited prior govt commitments to close the site, NGO reports on poor conditions and residents' mental health concerns.