APPG on Refugees

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Official account of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees. Chaired by , Secretariat , parliamentary@refugeecouncil.org.uk

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    Jul 3

    Refugees want to work and have skills - changing rules on work/volunteering help to keep up skills, so they can contribute to/integrate into UK and when/if they are safe to return home, help rebuild country post-conflict - MPs, come to the today, 15.00 - 16.00 CR19

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  2. Jun 22

    Hansard record of yesterday’s family reunion debate in :

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    Jun 21

    A poignant moment in the House of Commons. reads the powerful words of former refugee and poet

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    Jun 20

    Every time someone RTs this I feel obliged to tweet it on.With thanks to the amazing Nicholas Winton without whom I would not exist, because he rescued my father. Who said if you want to save a drowning man make sure you are at the river bank. May their memories be for a blessing

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    To anyone who thinks that refugees should just "go back to where they came from" - please watch this.
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    Jun 21

    The huge numbers of MPs turned up from across the House to support the Bill is testament to their support and concern from their constituents

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    Jun 21

    I am leading a debate in the House of Commons this afternoon on the importance of reuniting families

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    Jun 21

    MPs are now debating motion on the importance of refugee family reunion. Watch

    Today's debate on the importance of refugee family reunion is expected to begin shortly. The debate is opened by . Watch the debate live here
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  8. Jun 21

    Today in : Importance of family reunion

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    Jun 18

    More people than ever are uprooted from their homes by war and violence. More than ever, solidarity is needed to offer them refuge and hope.

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  10. Jun 20

    Tomorrow in from 10:10 am: Backbench business debate on family reunion and available to watch here: . Stay tuned .

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  11. Jun 19

    Lord Roberts of Llandudno reminded us about the high proportion (40%) of immigration decisions being overturned on appeal. Full exchange available via Hansard:

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  12. Jun 19

    The confirmed they will provide £1.75 million to help new refugees by funding 35 offices in 19 areas of England. Full exchange available via Hansard:

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    Jun 18

    The Independent Chief Inspector calls for evidence on the inspection into the Home Office's approach to charging for its services

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  14. Jun 18

    Today in at 14:30: oral question from Lord Roberts of Llandudno re improving performance on immigration matters in the . Watch here:

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  15. Jun 18

    Today in at 14:30:question from re help that provides to people who have recently been granted asylum. Watch here:

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    Jun 14

    Great to see that has secured a debate during on the importance of refugee family reunion

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    Jun 14

    There are two debates in this afternoon: 1.30pm: report "Brexit: Trade in Food", led by 3.00pm: leads a debate on immigration detention of victims of torture and other vulnerable people. Watch:

    Image showing what will be debated in Westminster Hall this afternoon and who is leading the debates. Neil Parish, MP for Tiverton and Honiton, is leading a debate on the EFRA Committee Report, “Brexit: Trade in Food” and the Government response. Joan Ryan, MP for Enfield North, is leading a debate on immigration detention of victims of torture and other vulnerable people.
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    Jun 14

    Coming up from 11.30: debates impact of govt’s ‘hostile environment’ approach to illegal immigration, find out more

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  19. Jun 13

    77 MPs have so far signed Early day motion 1193 - 20th anniversary of Refugee Week, introduced by

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  20. Jun 13

    Coming up tomorrow (14 June): Westminster Hall debate on immigration detention of victims of torture and other vulnerable people, led by

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