Politics
The Tories are demonising men seeking asylum
No one is illegal — The government’s Rwanda deal will not include women and children. In doing so, it seeks to stoke fear of Black and Muslim men while splitting hairs between the most vulnerable, writes Tiara Ataii.
Written by: Tiara Ataii
Nadia Whittome: the Tories’ Rwanda plan is pure evil
No to offshoring — The government’s Rwanda deal is just the latest example of the Tories’ contempt for asylum seekers and must be resisted, writes Nadia Whittome MP.
Written by: Nadia Whittome
As a Muslim, Labour no longer feels like the party for me
Taken for granted — After a councillor accused of Islamophobia was allowed to stand for Labour, many Muslims are left questioning if they can stand by a party that is failing to tackle racism.
Written by: Nadeine Asbali
The Colston Four appeal is an attack on our human rights
Protect protest — A move to refer the Colston Four’s acquittal to the Court of Appeal is nothing but an attempt to undermine our right to protest, writes Ben Smoke.
Written by: Ben Smoke
UK unemployment is falling, but poverty isn’t
The insecure economy — Amid the rising cost of living, the government is hiding behind falling unemployment figures while workers in almost every industry continue to suffer, writes Ella Glover.
Written by: Ella Glover
In Ukraine, people with disabilities cannot escape war
Crisis within a crisis — As the Russian invasion continues, people with disabilities and their families are facing significant hurdles to reaching safety. Many are now fearing they will be abandoned and left behind, reports Eva Clifford.
Written by: Eva Clifford
Who does humanitarian aid really help?
More to give — The war in Ukraine has seen a massive outpouring of support from around the world. While heartening, it also raises questions around just how effective our current model of giving is.
Written by: Beauty Dhlamini
The Homes for Ukraine scheme won’t help the most vulnerable
Rethinking resettlement — With its new resettlement scheme, the government is outsourcing the responsibility for a humanitarian crisis and failing to account for the complex needs of people fleeing war.
Written by: Tiara Ataii
The government's arms fair is endangering fleeing Ukrainians
Borders kill — The Home Office claims to want to support people displaced by war, but is at the same time hosting a shadowy arms fair to help arms companies sell their deadly wares to stop people crossing borders.
Written by: Mary Atkinson
My battle with the Home Office to save my sisters fleeing war
Search for Sanctuary — A Ukrainian living in London describes her struggle to bring her family members seeking refuge from war into the UK due to an uncompassionate immigration system.
Written by: Daisy Schofield