It will be cheaper, more humane and more efficient. |
The government has described the situation in Zimbabwe as a 'nightmare regime' and has pledged to support those who can restore good governance there. We should be supporting those who have sought sanctuary here until they feel it is safe to return, and equipping them to rebuild Zimbabwe and restore democracy. |
These reports are deeply worrying. Asylum seekers are being treated as packages to be processed and removed rather than as very vulnerable human beings. |
This is a harsh and ill thought out policy based on the flawed logic that making families destitute and threatening to take their children into care will coerce them into going home. |
Thousands of people would be only to happy to contribute to the UK economy if they were given some recognition and allowed to work while they are here. |