Friday, 13 November 2026 — Migrants Organise
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Right now, our small frontline team is working under pressure to grapple with the devastating impact of Shabana Mahmood’s latest “earned” settlement proposals. These proposals did not emerge from a vacuum: Britain has a long, colonial history of racist rules declaring some people less “deserving” of dignity than others.
Over the last 12 months, Migrants Organise has supported 1600 migrants and refugees members to build a sense of belonging here. Now, these new “rules” will plunge people like our members into further precarity.
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In moments like these, a return to relationships and community keeps us grounded. That’s why last month in London we launched the Taking Liberties: Detention, Reporting and Resistance exhibition: to cultivate space for listening, trust-building, and solidarity. The space immerses visitors in the realities faced by migrants in Britain today, from the darkness of the detention cell to the resilience and hope built through collective action. |
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William, make no mistake: the road ahead will be challenging. But communities across the UK are sick of this division and the racist and classist policies that harm us all. |
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In this spirit of turning to each other for strength, I wanted to share some offerings:
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Together, we are fighting back and building the alternatives we all deserve. In solidarity, Mallika, Digital Organiser at Migrants Organise |
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