Sorry these updates have not appeared on here for a while. Something changed with the Asylum Matters website, which means the LMP blog can no longer receive automatic updates. Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Refugee Ban Bill The Illegal Migration Bill continues its passage through the House of Lords this week, with a total of […]
Archive | May, 2023
Stoking the flames – a report by Hope not Hate
Our new report, Stoking the Flames, assesses how far-right activity is being enabled by mainstream politics and media. We have analysed the relationships between British far-right messages on the messaging platform Telegram, government statements and policy proposals around migration, and articles from three major newspapers: The Daily Mail, The Daily Express and The Sun. The […]
Would you like to earn £20 for a walk and a talk about your favourite local spot?
We are asking you to take part in research (being undertaken by Dr Jo Hawkins at the University of Leeds) to help us map and understand the local spaces across Leeds that matter to you. The research aims to influence cultural and spatial policy across Leeds so that it reflects your local identity and local environment. Anyone over 16 years old and living in any of Leeds City Council’s 33 electoral wards can take […]
Community Cohesion Survey from LCC – deadline is 3rd July 2023
Leeds City Council would like to better understand what more we and our partners can do to make Leeds a truly inclusive city, where people from all backgrounds feel that they belong and are valued, enjoy similar life opportunities, and interact with other groups. The latest census data has shown that Leeds has become increasingly […]
Celebrating Small Groups and Charities in Leeds – register by 9th June 2023
The Lady Mayoress of Leeds, Cllr Al Garthwaite invites you to a Civic Reception to celebrate Small Groups and Small Charities in Leeds. A small group or charity includes non-profit community or self-help groups run by volunteers, or a volunteer organisation with an annual turnover of less than £25,000. If you are part of one […]
Ukraine Social Event – 24th June 2023
A social event for Ukrainians and their host families living in Leeds North West hosted by local member of Parliament Alex Sobel on 24th June 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ukraine-social-event-tickets-634589683827
Leeds Stand Up To Racism – Planning meeting Tuesday 23 May 7pm
A rag-tag assortment of the far right intend to come to Leeds on 10th June to spread their racism and anti-refugee rhetoric. Attached is a statement from Leeds Stand Up to Racism detailing who these people include. We are asking organisations if they would be willing to add their name to this statement so that we […]
Save the date: Home? A celebration of what we’ve discovered about migration in Leeds: 12-3pm 21st June 2023
This event brings together communities and organisations to explore the findings from the HOME? project The project trained migrants and activists in citizen journalism – documenting the lives of migrants living across the North of England – using personal experiences and press archives to guide them. This event weaves together these intensely personal stories, and […]
Interview Skills Session for Refugees – 23rd May 2023
In this session on Interview Skills you will: Find out about the different types of interviews and how to do well in them Learn how to answer interview questions confidently and make a good impression Practice answering questions to prepare you for the real thing 23rd May 13:00 to 14:30 Call Elliot on 07943027922 or […]
Advocacy Together event: 20th July 2023 Save the date!
This summer, The Advonet Group will be hosting a free event to showcase what advocacy is all about. As part of it, three local organisations who won grants from their Advocacy Development Fund will be sharing how they are expanding their existing work in helping their communities to be heard. TransLeeds, Lippy People and MEMEC […]
Overstretched and unsustainable: a case study of the immigration and asylum legal aid sector – Young Legal Aid Lawyers and Public Law Project
[Apologies for breaking our own editorial rules – this article is not Leeds specific. but given the pitiful state of legal Aid for Asylum in Yorkshire and Humber, this may provide good evidence for anyone seeking funding to provide legal services. We got it via NACCOM Jon, LASSN] A new report has been published exploring […]
Streamlined Assessment Process now to include Iraqi and Iranian Asylum Seekers – May 2023
The Government is rolling out the Streamlined Assessment Process to Iranian and Iraqi asylum seekers. Home Office to fast-track thousands of Iraqi and Iranian asylum claims | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian More information on the Streamlined Assessment Process can be found on the pinned update at the top of the Blog – including […]