Sara Nathan
@scnathan.bsky.social
One-time broadcast journalist. Now three jobs; four charities. OBE for fairness. Mostly posting on asylum-seekers/refugees with some food, family & west London matters.
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If, like me, this utter betrayal by Labour is making your blood boil, can I ask you let them know your feelings here www.gov.uk/government/c...
Earned settlement
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
www.gov.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If, like me, this utter betrayal by Labour is making your blood boil, can I ask you let them know your feelings here www.gov.uk/government/c...
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I don't often call for resignations. But Sir Robbie Gibb's role in the BBC boardroom coup makes his continued role there untenable. He must resign or be removed
‘Gibb’s supporters say he is trying to save the BBC from itself; he was also heard last year to say that if he didn’t get his way, he would “blow the place up”.’
“a group of politically-appointed directors has forced the hand of Samir Shah,the chair, and the departure of the two most senior people in the organisation. Their resignations should be called out for what they are: political interference..”1/
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I don't often call for resignations. But Sir Robbie Gibb's role in the BBC boardroom coup makes his continued role there untenable. He must resign or be removed
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Four @ledbydonkeys.org activists arrested over the projection of a nine-minute documentary detailing Trump's links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle during Trump's state visit have not been charged
No charges over Trump-Epstein projection on to Windsor Castle
Thames Valley Police says no further action will be taken against four men arrested in September.
www.bbc.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Four @ledbydonkeys.org activists arrested over the projection of a nine-minute documentary detailing Trump's links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle during Trump's state visit have not been charged
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Katie Lam represents the banality of Evil
October 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Katie Lam represents the banality of Evil
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Well, Yvette, maybe refugees are applying for family reunification as soon as they can because 1) they've spent ages waiting for status and miss their kids; 2) it takes ages for reunification applications to be approved; and 3) their kids are ineligible once they turn 18 www.gov.uk/government/s...
Strengthening border security and reforms to the asylum system
Home Secretary statement on actions the government is taking with France to strengthen border security and reforms to the asylum system.
www.gov.uk
September 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Well, Yvette, maybe refugees are applying for family reunification as soon as they can because 1) they've spent ages waiting for status and miss their kids; 2) it takes ages for reunification applications to be approved; and 3) their kids are ineligible once they turn 18 www.gov.uk/government/s...
The Jura is gorgeous. Really shouldn’t pass through en route for Italy
July 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Jura is gorgeous. Really shouldn’t pass through en route for Italy
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Outrageous use of language! The @bbc ought to think harder. But also this could be the introduction of safe, legal routes which we’ve all been looking for. No-one wants smugglers or small boats. A proper application process (like for the Ukrainians) is what’s needed.
July 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Outrageous use of language! The @bbc ought to think harder. But also this could be the introduction of safe, legal routes which we’ve all been looking for. No-one wants smugglers or small boats. A proper application process (like for the Ukrainians) is what’s needed.
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Last drop-in before the summer break saw the children playing, the craft table in full flow, and lots of goodies from @cityharvestnyc.bsky.social @vodafonegroup.bsky.social and others to distribute. See you all in September #refugeeswelcome
July 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Last drop-in before the summer break saw the children playing, the craft table in full flow, and lots of goodies from @cityharvestnyc.bsky.social @vodafonegroup.bsky.social and others to distribute. See you all in September #refugeeswelcome
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@refugeeweek.bsky.social continues in #Ealing with our communities joining together to make art speak for us… alongside #UWL students… bringing colour and joy
June 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
@refugeeweek.bsky.social continues in #Ealing with our communities joining together to make art speak for us… alongside #UWL students… bringing colour and joy
Z does such good work and is such a key volunteer at @easeealing.bsky.social . We only wish he could get refugee status this @refugeeweek.bsky.social and get in with his potentially very productive life.
Wonderful @RefugeeWeek fun at @johnperrynps yesterday. And they were so pleased to see Z, our lovely volunteer barber, offering free haircuts to young (mostly) and old. #refugeeswelcome
June 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Z does such good work and is such a key volunteer at @easeealing.bsky.social . We only wish he could get refugee status this @refugeeweek.bsky.social and get in with his potentially very productive life.
Goldsmith Avenue annual street party today (going since 2012) Good time had by all, especially the children: singalong; dog show; cake competition; games and the famous odds v evens tug of war. Builds our community!
June 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Goldsmith Avenue annual street party today (going since 2012) Good time had by all, especially the children: singalong; dog show; cake competition; games and the famous odds v evens tug of war. Builds our community!
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Lots of young children at our drop-in this week. Early half-term? Luckily we had plenty for them to do, including the famous, free haircuts. Z will be snipping more at @johnperrynps @RefugeeWeek celebration. #refugeeswelcome
May 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Lots of young children at our drop-in this week. Early half-term? Luckily we had plenty for them to do, including the famous, free haircuts. Z will be snipping more at @johnperrynps @RefugeeWeek celebration. #refugeeswelcome
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Lovely to see people volunteering to prepare the best roast potatoes in west London. Whatever else our brilliant cooks serve, there’s ALWAYS roast potatoes (most asylum-seekers can’t access ovens, so a real treat) We need a LOT - enough for 100 or more each week. #refugeeswelcome
May 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Lovely to see people volunteering to prepare the best roast potatoes in west London. Whatever else our brilliant cooks serve, there’s ALWAYS roast potatoes (most asylum-seekers can’t access ovens, so a real treat) We need a LOT - enough for 100 or more each week. #refugeeswelcome
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First off, if people are eligible for family reunification then they should be getting it anyway and not being swapped like Pokémon cards. That's before the inevitable outcome of this leading to more smuggling and trafficking as people sent to France try again.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK in talks with France about deal to swap people seeking asylum
Officials discuss plan to exchange people who come to UK irregularly for some with family case for being in Britain
www.theguardian.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
First off, if people are eligible for family reunification then they should be getting it anyway and not being swapped like Pokémon cards. That's before the inevitable outcome of this leading to more smuggling and trafficking as people sent to France try again.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
It’s arrived! Can’t wait to read this @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It’s arrived! Can’t wait to read this @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social
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Our barber had such a busy day yesterday… several chaps (as usual), a couple of kids wanting sharp, razor cuts, and Ros: pillar of the church who leads our art, knitting and crocheting activities. She emerged looking very smart and tidy #refugeeswelcome
March 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Our barber had such a busy day yesterday… several chaps (as usual), a couple of kids wanting sharp, razor cuts, and Ros: pillar of the church who leads our art, knitting and crocheting activities. She emerged looking very smart and tidy #refugeeswelcome
Particularly sorry to miss lunch yesterday - have withdrawal symptoms from the ace roast potatoes - and apparently there was a feta and tomato tart too. #refugeeswelcome
Our K usually volunteers as a barber. And much appreciated too. But yesterday he applied his cutting and chopping talents to making the prettiest salads we’ve seen in some time. So appetizing. (And yes, those fasting could take some home to eat later) #refugeeswelcome
March 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Particularly sorry to miss lunch yesterday - have withdrawal symptoms from the ace roast potatoes - and apparently there was a feta and tomato tart too. #refugeeswelcome
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More new people arrived today. We see about 40 applications to attend a month. And of course others get status or get randomly moved away or find themselves with English classes all Thursday. And others we see regularly for a year or more.. #refugeeswelcome
March 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
More new people arrived today. We see about 40 applications to attend a month. And of course others get status or get randomly moved away or find themselves with English classes all Thursday. And others we see regularly for a year or more.. #refugeeswelcome
Thanks to @miss-magpie-spy.bsky.social for the art and the @refugeesathome.bsky.social team for commissioning this to mark my retirement from the board. Isn’t it delightful? #refugeeswelcome
March 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Thanks to @miss-magpie-spy.bsky.social for the art and the @refugeesathome.bsky.social team for commissioning this to mark my retirement from the board. Isn’t it delightful? #refugeeswelcome
End of a 10-year era. Maybe we will host again after the grandchildren move out…
March 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
End of a 10-year era. Maybe we will host again after the grandchildren move out…
Love the picture @miss-magpie-spy.bsky.social Thank you so much!
February 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Love the picture @miss-magpie-spy.bsky.social Thank you so much!
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Any #Acton residents interested in this hyper-local job bringing community cohesion to our patch?
We are three years old today! And celebrating by looking for our first paid role: a two day pw operations manager. You need empathy with refugees, skills with volunteers and organising, a little IT and to be local to Acton. Appealing? See here for details: drive.google.com/file/d/10lO_...
2025 02 EASE Ops Manger_final.pdf
drive.google.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Any #Acton residents interested in this hyper-local job bringing community cohesion to our patch?
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Labour's decision to prevent people who have been granted asylum getting citizenship should be roundly condemned. It is a repugnant policy, cynically pushed through without scrutiny or debate, and liable be found unlawful the second they try and implement it.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Starmer union ally joins opposition to rules barring citizenship for small boat refugees
Head of Unison Christina McAnea is one of 148 signatories of open letter warning rules will ‘breed division and mistrust’
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Labour's decision to prevent people who have been granted asylum getting citizenship should be roundly condemned. It is a repugnant policy, cynically pushed through without scrutiny or debate, and liable be found unlawful the second they try and implement it.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Love this! A snazzy haircut may not be critical in life. But my goodness, it makes a difference to how people see themselves.
Our volunteer barber had several clients today. Wonderful to see what a difference a sharp haircut makes to a chap “My wife will love this” says M, as he emerges… #RefugeesWelcome
February 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Love this! A snazzy haircut may not be critical in life. But my goodness, it makes a difference to how people see themselves.