He did not come to England because of economic problems, or to learn another language or have an adventure. He left Colombia because they were going to kill him. This Colombian arrived in the UK in 2000, and since then his life has involved many of the situations that are […]
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Five countries, one degree: lawyer in the UK
At 24, having finished her law studies in Spain, this Venezuelan woman arrived in London. Despite her good command of English, she didn’t think this was the best time to look for work here. Javier Duque Carola Vives, 24, arrived here in London from Cascais in Portugal. She […]
Body, accent and outside views: Latinas in the UK
Yasmin*, a Brazilian living in England, explains how her physical characteristics trigger stereotypes about Latin American women when she has dates with English men. Although she does not always feel discriminated against, she talks about patterns of fetishisation and the feeling that she has to make a continual effort to […]
Double migration and perseverance to rebuild a life
Leaving it all for a brighter future is a decision Regino Gerardo has taken more than once in his life. Today, in London, he finally gives you a smile. (The Prisma memoirs) Text and photos: Marcos Ortiz F. Being an immigrant is something Regino Gerardo knows well. This […]
The hidden emotional architecture of British politics
Political messaging in Britain is increasingly shaped by emotional strategy rather than policy debate. From immigration to taxation, leaders on both sides deploy fear and pride to influence voters. Yet everyday British life tells a more nuanced story — one where the boundaries between “us” and “them” are far more […]
















