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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 5h

Good news 🎉A mother and her disabled son from Iran have finally been granted refugee status, after 6 months stuck in a hotel they should never have been in. The mother was an engineer, but now full time carer. From today, they'll finally have a home with space, privacy and the adaptations he needs.

RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 10h

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Brilliant letter from someone stuck in the immigration system.
Politicians don't care that people are affected by their policies. These are not just numbers, they're human beings.
They should actually try listening to those affected by cruel policies & rhetoric
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Dismay and anger over Labour’s visa plans | Letters

Letters: Florence Graham, who works in the NHS, on why she fears she will lose her job and her home

www.theguardian.com

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 3d

Robert Jenrick's plan to sack judges with whom he disagrees politically should terrify everyone.
The judiciary being independent & a bulwark against unlawful govt conduct is vital if we value the rule of law.
That shouldn't need explaining to senior politicians.
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2118...

Robert Jenrick lists 30 'activist judges' he vows to axe

In a bold move, Robert Jenrick is set to unveil a controversial plan targeting what he calls 'activist' judges, at the Conservative Party conference.

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 8d

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Note to the government: being with your family is not a "golden ticket".
We can't believe that needs saying.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights

People granted asylum will have to earn right to invite family in plan charities say is ‘straight from populist playbook’

www.theguardian.com

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 9d

This govt can't claim it's committed to international law whilst also saying it wants to 'restrict' protections available to torture survivors & those at risk of torture if deported.
It's 1 or the other, either you oppose torture & respect international law, or you don't.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...

Home Office to ‘massively’ restrict courts’ ability to prevent deportations

Shabana Mahmood to clamp down on use of ECHR articles three and eight

inews.co.uk

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 This is a message from over 100 charities. Scapegoating refugees won’t fix inequality, housing shortages, or a crumbling NHS. Real solutions will. It's time for real change for all communities, no matter their immigration status.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Stop blaming migrants and tackle UK’s real problems, 100 charities tell home secretary

A letter warns Shabana Mahmood that ‘targeting refugees will do nothing to tackle’ problems with housing and the NHS

www.theguardian.com

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 16d

"By refusing to ever criticise the anti-migrant politics of Reform and the Conservatives, while repeatedly flirting with such politics themselves, Starmer and his party are essentially conceding the argument to their opponents."
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Great read @adambienkov.bsky.social
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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · 17d

“My husband, who is Turkish, has applied for ILR and will hopefully be eligible for it next year...Would a Reform government insist that my husband has to take my children when he is deported or would they be allowed to stay?” Josephine, Head of Advocacy

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

What are Nigel Farage’s immigration plans – and do his sums add up?

Reform UK leader’s hardline plans were lauded by rightwing press. But are they coherent and will they save money?

www.theguardian.com

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 18d

This is a scary announcement by Reform, 1 step away from so-called remigration.
The government must call this out for what it is: racism.
Anything less, such as talking about how it won't work in practical terms, is a moral failure & effectively validates these views.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Reform vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants

The party says scrapping the scheme and restricting migrant access to benefits will save hundreds of billions of pounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 21d

The first PERSON was deported, BBC.
Whilst politicians dehumanise migrants & refugees, the media enables this by failing to recognise & acknowledge that amidst the rhetoric & numbers, we're talking about people.
People who, like everyone, want safety & a better life.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

First migrant deported to France under 'one in one out' deal

The man was removed on Thursday under the

www.bbc.co.uk

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 22d

This attack is no different to those made by May, Rudd, Braverman, Cleverly et al.
How long until the Shabana Mahood and Keir Starmer (both lawyers) start attacking other lawyers and judges for doing their jobs and upholding the rule of law?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 23d

Shabana Mahmood accuses asylum seekers of making ‘vexatious, last-minute claims’

Home Office says it will review modern slavery laws to save PM’s ‘one in, one out’ returns deal with France Shabana Mahmood has accused asylum seekers of making “vexatious, last-minute claims” to avoid removal to France as the Home Office said it would review modern slavery laws to save Keir Starmer’s returns deal. After an 11th hour injunction that scuppered Labour’s “one in, one out” scheme, the home secretary said she would stop claimants “suddenly deciding that they are a modern slave on the eve of their removal”, adding that it made a “mockery of our laws and this country’s generosity”. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Medical Justice @medicaljustice.org.uk · 23d

We are in contact with people detained for the one-in, one-out scheme, the vast majority of whom are torture and trafficking survivors.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

UK deportation of Eritrean man to France under ‘one-in, one-out’ halted by judge

The 25-year-old claims to be trafficking victim and won high court challenge in what may prove major blow to Labour policy

www.theguardian.com

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 24d

"Fessahaye is an asylum seeker from Eritrea who fled indefinite military conscription in his home country & walked through the Sahara before being tortured & enslaved in Libya"

Never forget it's human beings who politicians demonise & use as political footballs.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

‘We can’t eat. We can’t sleep. It’s a disaster’: the small boat detainees waiting to be sent back to France

This week the first migrants could be flown out of Britain under the ‘one in, one out’ deportation scheme. They talk about their fears and incomprehension

www.theguardian.com

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 25d

Powerful words from our client who's been waiting a year+ for the govt to process his simple visa renewal application.
They responded to a formal complaint with bland jargon & didn't even try & justify the delay.
The govt's plan to put more people on the 10 year route will make things much worse
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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · 28d

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Our client's further leave to remain application was processed within 4 hours today.
What possible justification can the government give for taking years to process these applications when it can easily be done, if you pay, within a couple of hours?

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Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants @jcwi-uk.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 Take urgent action to stop Air France deportations next week.

Call, email and @ them on social media: Tell them not to be complicit in these violent deportations of people seeking safety.

Use this script to help you: docs.google.com/document/d/1qs…#STOPAIRFRANCEDEPORTATIONSNS

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · Sep 10

"There'll be mistakes & admin errors that will in reality not be errors but intentional bugs
A permanent hostile environment, where the guy who defaces a mosque or racially abuses me in the street knows he'll get away with it"
Timely from @jonathanliew.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

What is the endgame in this toxic immigration debate: is it friends and neighbours thrown out of the country? | Jonthan Liew

The notion of remigration was abstract, but the right is dragging it towards respectability. If the goal is homogeneous whiteness, they should say it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

www.theguardian.com

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · Sep 10

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Devastating news that 3 people, inc 2 children, have lost their lives in the Channel
This is the tragic consequence of militarising borders & offering no safe routes for refugees to get here & reunite with loved ones
The gov must change course now, create safe routes & stop dehumanising migrants

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Leave to remain applications cost nearly £4000
Our client applied for a fee waiver as she can't afford this
The govt is assessing if she can afford £4000 & has asked her to explain an £8 transaction
A perfect eg of how time consuming & inefficient the 10 year route is for everyone, govt included

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · Sep 9

Proud to stand with our friends at @praxisprojects.bsky.social @rfuk.bsky.social & @migrantvoice.bsky.social in calling out this govt's foolish & cruel plans to shove more people on the 10 year route to settlement.
These routes need capping not expanding.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

‘Paying twice’: workers face NHS bills of thousands in immigration crackdown

Campaigners fear plans to make people wait longer for leave to remain could cost tax-paying skilled workers dearly

www.theguardian.com

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Migrant Voice @migrantvoice.bsky.social · Sep 9

Proud to stand with @rfuk.bsky.social, @praxisprojects.bsky.social and @ramfel.bsky.social in calling out the "race to the bottom* we see with anti-immigration policies, and the unjust double taxation many migrants face.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

‘Paying twice’: workers face NHS bills of thousands in immigration crackdown

Campaigners fear plans to make people wait longer for leave to remain could cost tax-paying skilled workers dearly

www.theguardian.com

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · Sep 8

Asylum hotels are awful & should be closed.
Shoving people in disused barracks is worse. It's immoral, a health risk & will do nothing to stop people fleeing persecution from seeking safety in the UK.
We bet it also wont help this govt win over Reform voters.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Shabana Mahmood expected to unveil plans to move asylum seekers from hotels to barracks

New home secretary is expected to unveil plans to use military sites as Labour seeks to harden immigration policy

www.theguardian.com

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · Sep 8

Did you know that thousands of migrants are being forced to wait over ten years until they can permanently settle in the UK? And if this Government has their way, over a million more people will be trapped in this decade-long wait.

Spread the word. Share this video now.
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"The Government treats us like we're temporary"

YouTube video by Praxis, for Migrants and Refugees

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · Sep 5

This week the Government shut down the refugee family reunion scheme.

Joe, legal advisor at Praxis, breaks down what this means and what you'll need to do now if you want to be reunited with your loved ones 👇

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RAMFEL 🧡 @ramfel.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Since Yvette Cooper's horrendous announcement that she's suspending refugee #familyreunion, we've been racing against the 🕐 to submit as many applications as possible before today's deadline.
A herculean team effort saw us submit 15 apps in 3 days.
The families now wait anxiously for decisions.

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