Local Elections May 2019: Have Your Say!
On Thursday 2nd May 2019, local elections will be held in 248 councils in England and 11 councils in Northern Ireland. Directly elected mayors will also be elected in...
Asylum Statistics Released – October to December 2018
The immigration statistics for the final quarter of 2018 (Q4) have been released today. Key asylum figures are below, looking at figures form both the last quarter and the...
Asylum Statistics Released – June – Sept 2018
The immigration statistics for the third quarter, July to September, of 2018 (Q3) have been released today. Key asylum figures are below and you can find the data tables here....
Sanctuary in Parliament 2018 – Towards a Fairer System
Yesterday saw the fifth annual Sanctuary in Parliament event taking place in Portcullis House, Westminster. City of Sanctuary groups travelled from around the UK to meet with their MPs...
Asylum Statistics Released – Second Quarter 2018
The immigration statistics for the second quarter, April to June, of 2018 (Q2) have been released today. Key asylum figures are below and you can find the data tables...
Refugee Homelessness: Parliamentary Briefing & Debate
On Tuesday 17th July Kate Green MP was joined by MPs for a Westminster Hall Debate on refugee homelessness – full transcript available here. In advance of the debate, Asylum Matters,...
Briefing on Voluntary Returns Programme & Local Advice Surgeries
Asylum Matters and Right to Remain have produced a briefing looking at the Home Office’s Voluntary Returns Programme for consideration by organisations and faith groups who are asked to host advice surgeries on behalf of...
Local elections in England are taking place on Thursday 3rd May 2018. Make sure your candidates are ready to champion the rights of people seeking sanctuary!
We have produced a short document to help supporters ensure their candidates are ready to champion the rights of people seeking sanctuary. ...