The state has the right to fight an “invasion” and state authority “supersedes” federal law. That was the recent statement by the governor of Texas and endorsed by more than 25 Republican governors. The crisis on the border with Mexico is on the table, especially as a campaign issue. […]
Multiculture
EU-Latin Americans living in London: If you want to vote, the time is now
As of May 2023, the Elections Act 2022 has made it a requirement to present an accepted form of photo ID in order to vote in person. In order to raise awareness of such changes to voting regulations and to encourage the democratic participation of under-registered and underrepresented groups, especially […]
New immigration policies: a disturbing reality
The European Union Commission and the UK’s immigration policies, when viewed through a lens stripped of diplomatic niceties, reveal a disconcerting reality as the humanitarian aspect of immigration risks being neglected. Such policies exert significant influence on the socio-economic fabric of nations. Rola Zamzameh* Recent developments in the […]
Immigrants at sea (2): Developing internationalist trade unionism
It is about organising wherever there are migrant, precarious, low-paid or marginalised workers willing to unite. It is about fighting outsourcing and structural race discrimination, disregard for workers’ rights and mainstream media bias on anti-exploitation struggles. It is about inspiring young people and making trade union history part of British education.
Stop strategies of racism and xenophobia
In Brexit Britain, Rishi Sunak still feels the urge to pursue his bizarre plan to address asylum and immigration via his flagship “Stop the Boats” programme. This, in spite of Sunak’s admission in 2022 that he thought the Rwanda plan would be ineffective. Peter Cook* He continues […]