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markjoselin.bsky.social @markjoselin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Thanks to everyone who attended today's event!
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markjoselin.bsky.social @markjoselin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Finally, @stellacreasy.bsky.social raised the need for the left to shape the debate, criticising the dysfunction and wastefulness of the asylum system and pushing for a focus on root causes. She also emphasised the contribution refugees make in the UK, and the need for that to be part of the story.
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markjoselin.bsky.social @markjoselin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imran Hussain, from @refugeecouncil.bsky.social, talked about positive steps the Government has made - scrapping the Rwanda deal and processing asylum claims more quickly. But he also emphasised the need to make sure decisions made are of a high quality, and for the Govt to provide a new narrative.
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markjoselin.bsky.social @markjoselin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@robfordmancs.bsky.social highlighted the need for public consent for the asylum system, the Govt's success at getting small boats numbers down and closing asylum hotels, and the value of safe and legal routes in building support for refugees.
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markjoselin.bsky.social @markjoselin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
With @anooshc.bsky.social as our chair, we heard first from @johnmct.bsky.social who talked about the problem created if the Government appears to not have control of its borders, but also the need for the Government to be telling a better story, one aligned with Labour values.
Picture of audience and speakers at Refugee Council Labour Party Conference eventPicture of audience and speakers at Refugee Council Labour Party Conference event
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markjoselin.bsky.social @markjoselin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Great to be at the @refugeecouncil.bsky.social Labour Party Conference fringe event 'Fair, Firm or Flawed: Is Labour approach to asylum working?', looking at what the Government has done on asylum policy over the last 2 years, and where they might go next, starting at 10:30.
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imran-1.bsky.social @imran-1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Shocking story but vital journalism from @yeomans.bsky.social
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imran-1.bsky.social @imran-1.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Essential eyewitness journalism
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