Nathan Phillips
@nbphillips1872.bsky.social
Head of Campaigns @asylummatters.bsky.social campaigning for the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum 🧡 he/him 🏴 bylines include @bigissue.com @bylinetimes.bsky.social @labourlist.bsky.social @nation.cymru @left-foot-forward.bsky.social ✍️
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The govts. “earned settlement” plans punish and trap Black, minoritised & migrant victim-survivors of VAWG. These reforms are detrimental and cruel. They must be reversed.
Read our joint statement with
@sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social & Hibiscus ➡️ buff.ly/akg3Yan
Read our joint statement with
@sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social & Hibiscus ➡️ buff.ly/akg3Yan
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The govts. “earned settlement” plans punish and trap Black, minoritised & migrant victim-survivors of VAWG. These reforms are detrimental and cruel. They must be reversed.
Read our joint statement with
@sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social & Hibiscus ➡️ buff.ly/akg3Yan
Read our joint statement with
@sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social & Hibiscus ➡️ buff.ly/akg3Yan
"In her telling, racism and xenophobia seem not themselves objectively bad things that must be combatted, but a natural outcome that occurs when too many rights are given to immigrants and asylum seekers."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Shabana Mahmood is an avatar of open Britain – that’s what makes her fable about immigration so seductive | Nesrine Malik
‘She is the daughter of immigrants,’ supporters of her cruel asylum policies say. ‘How can she be wrong?’ Let me put them straight, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
"In her telling, racism and xenophobia seem not themselves objectively bad things that must be combatted, but a natural outcome that occurs when too many rights are given to immigrants and asylum seekers."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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How is this not the top story on every news bulletin?
This has been happening for years and instead of doing anything to protect children successive governments have made the situation worse. This isn't just on councils. It is part of failings on a State level.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This has been happening for years and instead of doing anything to protect children successive governments have made the situation worse. This isn't just on councils. It is part of failings on a State level.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
More then 2,000 trafficked children and lone child asylum seekers missing from UK councils’ care
Charities say vulnerable young people are being failed by local authorities, the police and central government
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
How is this not the top story on every news bulletin?
This has been happening for years and instead of doing anything to protect children successive governments have made the situation worse. This isn't just on councils. It is part of failings on a State level.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This has been happening for years and instead of doing anything to protect children successive governments have made the situation worse. This isn't just on councils. It is part of failings on a State level.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Today is the 4th anniversary of the worst ever tragedy in the Channel.
At least 27 men, women & children drowned in the freezing water, & 4 more have never been found.
Since then, neither we nor the French have done a thing to offer people in this situation with real solutions.
At least 27 men, women & children drowned in the freezing water, & 4 more have never been found.
Since then, neither we nor the French have done a thing to offer people in this situation with real solutions.
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Today is the 4th anniversary of the worst ever tragedy in the Channel.
At least 27 men, women & children drowned in the freezing water, & 4 more have never been found.
Since then, neither we nor the French have done a thing to offer people in this situation with real solutions.
At least 27 men, women & children drowned in the freezing water, & 4 more have never been found.
Since then, neither we nor the French have done a thing to offer people in this situation with real solutions.
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🚨The Home Secretary said "illegal migration is dividing our country."
Let’s be clear: the only thing dividing our country is a politics devoid of humanity and compassion.
The plans announced today are a cruel political choice. It is #NotInOurName.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/morally-and-...
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Let’s be clear: the only thing dividing our country is a politics devoid of humanity and compassion.
The plans announced today are a cruel political choice. It is #NotInOurName.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/morally-and-...
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Women for Refugee Women : Morally and ethically bankrupt: Our response to the Government's announcement 17 November 2026
The Government has announced sweeping plans to overhaul refugee protection in the UK - some of the most hostile we have seen in recent years. We are outraged, saddened, and extremely concerned.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🚨The Home Secretary said "illegal migration is dividing our country."
Let’s be clear: the only thing dividing our country is a politics devoid of humanity and compassion.
The plans announced today are a cruel political choice. It is #NotInOurName.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/morally-and-...
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Let’s be clear: the only thing dividing our country is a politics devoid of humanity and compassion.
The plans announced today are a cruel political choice. It is #NotInOurName.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/morally-and-...
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You see this also with the “we have to reduce immigration or racism will get worse”. The average person who thinks immigration is too high does not think that makes gutter racism ok and does not agree with, e.g. “let’s do a Partition scale ethnic cleansing in the UK”.
Sorry to keep banging on about it but it's literally *they are on Twitter and think it's the majority view*
This is pretty striking and makes me wonder exactly what Labour have been up to in making policy seemingly in response to / fear of the former rather than the middle group.
November 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
You see this also with the “we have to reduce immigration or racism will get worse”. The average person who thinks immigration is too high does not think that makes gutter racism ok and does not agree with, e.g. “let’s do a Partition scale ethnic cleansing in the UK”.
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Most families will do anything to be together if they've been separated. No Government can change that.
The only choice the Government has is whether to give families a safe path to reuniting, or force children to risk their lives in the Channel.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The only choice the Government has is whether to give families a safe path to reuniting, or force children to risk their lives in the Channel.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'Immoral new asylum plans will mean more children dying in the Channel'
Louise Calvey, executive director of Asylum Matters, argues that Keir Starmer's decision to end refugee 'golden tickets' removes a vital safe route used by women and children
www.mirror.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Most families will do anything to be together if they've been separated. No Government can change that.
The only choice the Government has is whether to give families a safe path to reuniting, or force children to risk their lives in the Channel.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The only choice the Government has is whether to give families a safe path to reuniting, or force children to risk their lives in the Channel.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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The government have revealed their plans for so-called "earned settlement". Their proposal is of a labyrinthine and draconian system that doubles, triples or quadruples routes to settlement, and embeds discrimination. We must stand against these plans.
freemovement.org.uk/home-secreta...
freemovement.org.uk/home-secreta...
Home Secretary opens consultation on "earned settlement" - Free Movement
The consultation document is called “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: A statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement”. The consultation is open
freemovement.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The government have revealed their plans for so-called "earned settlement". Their proposal is of a labyrinthine and draconian system that doubles, triples or quadruples routes to settlement, and embeds discrimination. We must stand against these plans.
freemovement.org.uk/home-secreta...
freemovement.org.uk/home-secreta...
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Remarkably simple solution. If you don't want the backing of the far-right for your immigration policy, or to have people point out that you have their backing, don't base your immigration policy on the far-right's rhetoric and ideology.
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/shab...
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/shab...
Shabana Mahmood hits out at Tommy Robinson’s backing of Labour’s migration policy
Shabana Mahmood has said she finds it “deeply offensive” when MPs quote Tommy Robinson at her in the Commons, after the far-right activist backed the government’s sweeping asylum reforms. Asked about ...
www.independent.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Remarkably simple solution. If you don't want the backing of the far-right for your immigration policy, or to have people point out that you have their backing, don't base your immigration policy on the far-right's rhetoric and ideology.
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/shab...
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/shab...
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This seems like a policy designed to increase number of channel deaths. We know already how unstable boats are. Chucking a net at a propeller seems like a...bad idea. We also know how quickly people drown in freezing cold water even if potential assistance is near.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fran...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fran...
France uses large nets to stop small boats crossing English Channel | LBC
France has used large nets to stop small boats crossing the English Channel.
www.lbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This seems like a policy designed to increase number of channel deaths. We know already how unstable boats are. Chucking a net at a propeller seems like a...bad idea. We also know how quickly people drown in freezing cold water even if potential assistance is near.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fran...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/fran...
If there's anyone the Government should be listening to on asylum policy, it's @alfdubs.bsky.social not Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...
Labour Peer Who Fled The Nazis Condemns His Party's Immigration Crackdown
Lord Dubs said he was "lost for words".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
If there's anyone the Government should be listening to on asylum policy, it's @alfdubs.bsky.social not Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...
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Today has been a massive victory for anti-migrant voices.
Not only is Labour doing 90% of what they want, but they're also making it much easier for them to get the remaining 10% later
Not only is Labour doing 90% of what they want, but they're also making it much easier for them to get the remaining 10% later
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Today has been a massive victory for anti-migrant voices.
Not only is Labour doing 90% of what they want, but they're also making it much easier for them to get the remaining 10% later
Not only is Labour doing 90% of what they want, but they're also making it much easier for them to get the remaining 10% later
"We believe the best integration outcomes happen when people are in work" says the Home Secretary...
SO #LIFTTHEBAN AND LET PEOPLE WORK THEN!!!!!
SO #LIFTTHEBAN AND LET PEOPLE WORK THEN!!!!!
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November 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
"We believe the best integration outcomes happen when people are in work" says the Home Secretary...
SO #LIFTTHEBAN AND LET PEOPLE WORK THEN!!!!!
SO #LIFTTHEBAN AND LET PEOPLE WORK THEN!!!!!
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"However cruel & unpleasant you make the UK appear, it will still be safer than indefinite military conscription, war or persecution based on your religion, race, gender or sexuality."
Labour's asylum plans are cruel & counter-productive. Read our response.
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"However cruel & unpleasant you make the UK appear, it will still be safer than indefinite military conscription, war or persecution based on your religion, race, gender or sexuality."
Labour's asylum plans are cruel & counter-productive. Read our response.
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www.ramfel.org.uk/news-and-blo...
shabana mahmood's attack on refugees is cruel and self-defeating
Another week, another raft of cruel and counter-productive immigration policies. This time, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is announcing what she claims are the most radical changes to the asylum...
www.ramfel.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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"However cruel & unpleasant you make the UK appear, it will still be safer than indefinite military conscription, war or persecution based on your religion, race, gender or sexuality."
Labour's asylum plans are cruel & counter-productive. Read our response.
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www.ramfel.org.uk/news-and-blo...
"However cruel & unpleasant you make the UK appear, it will still be safer than indefinite military conscription, war or persecution based on your religion, race, gender or sexuality."
Labour's asylum plans are cruel & counter-productive. Read our response.
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www.ramfel.org.uk/news-and-blo...
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Leaving refugees in 20 years of limbo; ripping up human rights protections and stopping families from reuniting.
The Government isn't addressing hatred and division - it's giving in to extremists.
The Government isn't addressing hatred and division - it's giving in to extremists.
November 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Leaving refugees in 20 years of limbo; ripping up human rights protections and stopping families from reuniting.
The Government isn't addressing hatred and division - it's giving in to extremists.
The Government isn't addressing hatred and division - it's giving in to extremists.
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“We welcome migrants, we don’t scapegoat them".
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“We welcome migrants, we don’t scapegoat them".
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
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So the solution is… to join in?
I'm afraid the “dark forces” are calling from inside the house at this point.
I'm afraid the “dark forces” are calling from inside the house at this point.
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
So the solution is… to join in?
I'm afraid the “dark forces” are calling from inside the house at this point.
I'm afraid the “dark forces” are calling from inside the house at this point.
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The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
The Home Secretary says the UK asylum 'offer' is 'comparatively more generous than much of Europe'
Hmm 🤔
🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇳🇴 provide more financial support to asylum seekers
🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇧🇪 allow people the #RightToWork much sooner
🇩🇪 🇸🇪 🇫🇷 allow for easier family reunification
Hmm 🤔
🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇳🇴 provide more financial support to asylum seekers
🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇧🇪 allow people the #RightToWork much sooner
🇩🇪 🇸🇪 🇫🇷 allow for easier family reunification
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Home Secretary says the UK asylum 'offer' is 'comparatively more generous than much of Europe'
Hmm 🤔
🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇳🇴 provide more financial support to asylum seekers
🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇧🇪 allow people the #RightToWork much sooner
🇩🇪 🇸🇪 🇫🇷 allow for easier family reunification
Hmm 🤔
🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇳🇴 provide more financial support to asylum seekers
🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇧🇪 allow people the #RightToWork much sooner
🇩🇪 🇸🇪 🇫🇷 allow for easier family reunification
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Asked if Keir Starmer believes British people want to "see refugee children pulled out of school and deported after 10 years in this country”, his spokesman says that “what the British public wants and what this government was elected on a mandate to deliver was to secure our borders"
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Asked if Keir Starmer believes British people want to "see refugee children pulled out of school and deported after 10 years in this country”, his spokesman says that “what the British public wants and what this government was elected on a mandate to deliver was to secure our borders"
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Stripping possessions from people who've already lost their homes; forcing families apart; refusing refugees stability and denying support to people who are destitute.
Here's what we know so far about today's new raft of terrifying anti-refugee laws 👇
asylummatters.org/2025/11/17/n...
Here's what we know so far about today's new raft of terrifying anti-refugee laws 👇
asylummatters.org/2025/11/17/n...
New anti-refugee laws put asylum rights under more threat than ever - Asylum Matters
New asylum law changes announced by the Home Secretary put refugee rights at risk - here's what we know so far
asylummatters.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Stripping possessions from people who've already lost their homes; forcing families apart; refusing refugees stability and denying support to people who are destitute.
Here's what we know so far about today's new raft of terrifying anti-refugee laws 👇
asylummatters.org/2025/11/17/n...
Here's what we know so far about today's new raft of terrifying anti-refugee laws 👇
asylummatters.org/2025/11/17/n...
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Today, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood prepares to announce the latest attack on refugee rights in the UK.
A host of hostile policy changes have already been announced. We don’t yet have the full details, but we’ll keep you updated as more becomes clear.
⬇️Here’s what we know + think so far:
A host of hostile policy changes have already been announced. We don’t yet have the full details, but we’ll keep you updated as more becomes clear.
⬇️Here’s what we know + think so far:
Starmer braced for backlash from Labour MPs as Mahmood sets out asylum plans – UK politics live
Home secretary to announce a drastic tightening of rules, including requiring asylum seekers to wait 20 years before getting the right to permanently settle in UK
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Today, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood prepares to announce the latest attack on refugee rights in the UK.
A host of hostile policy changes have already been announced. We don’t yet have the full details, but we’ll keep you updated as more becomes clear.
⬇️Here’s what we know + think so far:
A host of hostile policy changes have already been announced. We don’t yet have the full details, but we’ll keep you updated as more becomes clear.
⬇️Here’s what we know + think so far:
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Today's asylum reforms put the basic principle of refugee protection under threat.
They won't stop irregular migration. But they would make us a country that has given in to extremists and abandoned vital protection principles set up after the horrors of the Second World War.
They won't stop irregular migration. But they would make us a country that has given in to extremists and abandoned vital protection principles set up after the horrors of the Second World War.
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Today's asylum reforms put the basic principle of refugee protection under threat.
They won't stop irregular migration. But they would make us a country that has given in to extremists and abandoned vital protection principles set up after the horrors of the Second World War.
They won't stop irregular migration. But they would make us a country that has given in to extremists and abandoned vital protection principles set up after the horrors of the Second World War.
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Refugee status isn’t a ‘golden ticket’, nor is it time sensitive. It is a human right.
Today, the Home Secretary will roll out drastic changes to refugee protections. Here is our reaction.
Today, the Home Secretary will roll out drastic changes to refugee protections. Here is our reaction.
November 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Refugee status isn’t a ‘golden ticket’, nor is it time sensitive. It is a human right.
Today, the Home Secretary will roll out drastic changes to refugee protections. Here is our reaction.
Today, the Home Secretary will roll out drastic changes to refugee protections. Here is our reaction.