Last week, we spoke to The i Paper about the Home Office's plans to expand Campsfield House & Haslar Immigration Removal Centres. The investigation exposes how ministers are bypassing local councils & limiting public scrutiny to push the plans through. righttoremain.org.uk/detention-is...
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ARM (Anti-Racist Movement) hosted a national event, ‘The Power of Transformative Organising’, in London on 11 July. Right to Remain is one of the founding members of ARM, alongside Black Lives Matter UK, Maslaha and @migrantsorganise.bsky.social. Read about it: righttoremain.org.uk/boring-work-...
📢 Right to Remain’s August update is here! 📢 Follow the link below to find out what we're up to this month, including how you can take action to oppose the expansion of Haslar detention centre. righttoremain.org.uk/right-to-rem...
Introduction to the Toolkit, Wednesday 19 August, 11am – 12:30pm, on Zoom Join this workshop on navigating the Right to Remain Toolkit. Perfect for individuals & groups who want to know how to get the most out of the resource, & how to share it with others righttoremain.org.uk/workshop-int...
🚨Did you know that the Home Office planning to add 1,000 extra bed spaces to the UK's immigration detention estate? Here is your chance to say no to this. Object to the Haslar Detention Centre expansion plan by 6 August. Template on how to do this below ⬇️ righttoremain.org.uk/to-end-deten...
Honour the legacy of Dr Pious Nyandoro ❤️ Donate £50 to the fundraiser by @assistsheffield.bsky.social & receive a Right to Remain t-shirt & tote bag as a thank you Your donation will support the orgs & communities Pious helped build, while honouring his life righttoremain.org.uk/help-us-hono...
"I don’t know how Andy Burnham has been spending his time this week. I hope he has been putting time aside to read the hundreds of open letters sent to him. In case you sent him a letter and he doesn’t reply, here's Right to Remain’s open letter to you." righttoremain.org.uk/our-open-let...
The Home Office wants to expand Haslar Immigration Removal Centre. Join us Wed 29 July, 7pm (online) to learn about the proposal, the planning process, and how you can submit an objection before the consultation closes. Please share! righttoremain.org.uk/online-meeti...
🚨 The Home Office wants to expand Haslar Immigration Removal Centre to hold 600 people – before it has even reopened 🚨 The public consultation is open until 6 August - anyone can object Read our blog to find out what's happening & how you can take action 👇 🔗 righttoremain.org.uk/stophaslarex...
Act now: oppose the expansion of Campsfield❗️ buff.ly/AEpMbRT ⬅️ Use this handy guide co-produced by @closecampsfield.bsky.social and @right-to-remain.bsky.social Take action before the 24 July by writing to the Planning Inspectorate and objecting to the proposed expansion.
Workshop: Introduction to the Right to Remain Toolkit, 16 July This introductory workshop shows you how to get the most out of the resource and share it with others. We will also look at the difference between providing legal support and legal advice. Book ⬇️ righttoremain.org.uk/workshop-int...
Workshop: Introduction to the Right to Remain Toolkit, 16 July
Join this introductory workshop on navigating the Right to Remain Toolkit. Perfect for individuals and groups who want to understand how to get the most out of the resource, and how to share it with o...
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Have a read of Right to Remain's latest update, including: 🔸The campaign to Stop the expansion of Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre. 🔸Anti-racist movement event, 11 July 🔸 Refugee Week reflection - featuring our event at Walthamstow Trades Hall
Right to Remain July Update; find out what were doing this month! 🟠 Call to Action: Stop the Expansion of Campsfield Detention Centre! 🟠 Refugee Week 2026 🟠 July Workshops 🟠 Anti-Racist Movement National Event – The Power of Transformative Organising, 11 July! righttoremain.org.uk/right-to-rem...
The Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026: What we know so far The Bill was published on 30 June 2026 alongside announcements by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood about the government’s plans for the asylum system Remember that the Bill is not law yet Read the blog ⬇️ righttoremain.org.uk/the-immigrat...
The Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026: What we know so far
In this blog, we explain some of the changes the government wants to make in the latest Immigration and Asylum Bill 30 June 2026.
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Right to Remain July Update; find out what were doing this month! 🟠 Call to Action: Stop the Expansion of Campsfield Detention Centre! 🟠 Refugee Week 2026 🟠 July Workshops 🟠 Anti-Racist Movement National Event – The Power of Transformative Organising, 11 July! righttoremain.org.uk/right-to-rem...
🧵 ‘Our win was solidarity’ – why place matters for the migration justice movement and solidarity. Read this longer-form piece, where our director Eiri reflects on our recent and first ever place-based detention campaign event on Zoom. Read the full blog ⬇️ righttoremain.org.uk/our-win-was-...
‘Our win was solidarity’ - why place matters for the migration justice movement and solidarity
A place only becomes a place of solidarity and protection because of the people who are there, what they know, what they do, how they do it with humanity and grace, and what they believe in. And peopl...
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Knowledge is Power: Detention & Enforcement workshop, 8 July 10am - 1pm. This session responds to the sharp rise in immigration raids, arrests, & detention across the UK, & the need for communities to have clear information to protect themselves & each other. righttoremain.org.uk/knowledge-is...
Knowledge is Power; Detention and Enforcement workshop. 8 July, 10am - 1pm
Register now for our workshop; Knowledge is Power; Detention & Enforcement, on Wednesday 8 July, 10am - 1pm.
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"Many people impacted by the Windrush scandal are still seeking justice through a failing compensation scheme, & despite all the noise, the government continues to push a hostile approach to immigration, informed by discriminative policy and divisive rhetoric." righttoremain.org.uk/lessons-not-...
Lessons not learned: A reflection on Windrush Day
22nd June is Windrush Day. We reflect on the significance of this national event in the context of the hostile environment, and think about the future of UK immigration law and policy in this blog. We...
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Oppose the expansion of Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre! @closecampsfield.bsky.social In 2025, the Govt reopened Campsfield House as an IRC for up to 160 men. Now the Home Office wants to add 240 places, more than doubling its size. Read the blog ⬇️ righttoremain.org.uk/campsfieldex...
Consultation open now! The government closed Campsfield over how detention harms people. Now it wants to more than double its capacity.
Campsfield detention centre reopened in 2025 despite years of local opposition. The Home Office now wants to more than double its capacity, using an exceptional planning route that weakens local decis...
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"All these people you see here today, this is now your family too. We will walk this journey with you." For Refugee Week, our Organiser Maggy reflects on the story of TWMF campaigner Joseph, and why small acts matter. Read her moving piece below ⬇️ righttoremain.org.uk/how-courage-...
How Courage and Solidarity Helped Joseph Find Strength Again
by Maggy Moyo I watched Joseph stand in front of Home Office representatives and speak with anger, strength, honesty and deep conviction about everything he had endured under an unfair...
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Want to get the most out of the Right to Remain Toolkit? Join us for our workshop Introduction to the Toolkit, Tues 23 June, 10am-11.30am on Zoom. We will navigate the resource, and look at how to give legal support safely and with confidence. Book below ⬇️ righttoremain.org.uk/workshop-int...
Workshop: Navigating Appeals at the First Tier Tribunal, Thursday 25 June, 10am-1pm on Zoom. This session will cover the journey from submitting your appeal to going to your hearing. Read more and book in below ⬇️ righttoremain.org.uk/new-knowledg...
📣 Tonight!📣 Place-based campaigns to close down immigration detention centres: Campsfield and Derwentside – 4 June 2026, 6-7:30pm Meet local groups campaigning to shut down immigration detention centres, and find out how you can lend them your support! righttoremain.org.uk/place-based-...
Our friends at Journey LGBT+ Asylum Group are recruiting for new trustees to join their brilliant charity. Find out more and please share widely! journeylgbtasylumgroup.co.uk/current-vaca... @rainbowmigration.bsky.social @africanrainbowfam.bsky.social
Our organisers Ariel and Kate recently spent a powerful day at Kent Solidarity Regional Conference organised by @kentrefugeean.bsky.social and @right-to-remain.bsky.social. #RightToRemain #MigrantJustice #RefugeesWelcome
The National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns (NCADC) was founded in 1995, and John O was appointed as its first coordinator, a role he held until 2010. NCADC became Right to Remain in 2014. His funeral is on 30 March, in Birmingham. Rest in power, John O. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/tri...
Tribute to John O
Tributes have been paid to long-time NUJ and pioneering industrial activist John O, who died aged 82 in February following a long battle with illness.
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Good morning to everyone who has stood against hate, racism and fascism over the weekend! Solidarity is a verb. Let’s do more to build the migration justice movement, and society that protects us all. Poster by @wfmigrantaction.bsky.social #migrationislife #nooneisillegal #thesewallsmustfall
We are hiring - Communications Officer! Use your communication experience to build the migration justice movement’s defiance and strength at a pivotal moment. Visit our webpage for more information about the role. Applications deadline: Monday 23rd March. righttoremain.org.uk/job-vacancy-...
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Annual Gatherings in Birmingham and Leeds! People fighting for migration justice and are currently going through the hostile asylum and immigration system came together to connect with each other, share ideas and build power. More on this, next week...
Can you help us improve how we keep in touch by answering 7 quick questions? Right to Remain is reviewing how our friends are receiving updates and information from us. Please complete our very short online survey before 8 March. The link to the survey is: forms.gle/am1Hf12smprs...
The asylum legal system is part of the Hostile Environment. Many have no legal representative for their asylum appeal. These Right to Remain pages can help people who have appeals and their friends and supporters. Please share it widely! #refugeeswelcome righttoremain.org.uk/no-legal-rep...