Proud to have signed up to this letter to the new Prime Minister

We are proud to be among more than 200 charities who have signed an open letter to the incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to reject the politics of division and forge a new path for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.

Coordinated by Together with Refugees, the letter states: “As leaders of charities and organisations supporting refugees across the UK, we witness every day the extraordinary compassion shown by ordinary people. While recent scenes of far-right marches, intimidation and attempts to spread fear have dominated headlines, they do not reflect the reality we see in communities across the country.”

Addressed to the Prime Minister, it goes on to say: “For too long, public debate has been shaped by hostile politics, divisive rhetoric and policies that have dehumanised people seeking asylum. Year after year, we have challenged measures rooted in performative cruelty and listened as refugees have been unfairly blamed for wider social and economic challenges. It is time to draw a clear line under this approach.”
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It concludes: “Prime Minister, we ask you to reject the politics of division, and focus on what unites us, to build common ground, and to extend dignity, humanity and hope to those who have already endured so much.”

“Now is the time to champion a narrative that reflects the very best of our country, because we believe we are stronger together.”