Laura Taylor

Director @RAMPproject. Formerly @Christian_Aid and @Tearfund Live in Epsom. Tweeting mainly about #refugees #asylum and #migration. Purely personal, of course.

[Laura Taylor @1LauraTaylor]

@ChineMcDonald @novareidoffic So sorry and mad ❤🙏

[Chine McDonald @ChineMcDonald]

My younger self would have jumped at the chance to be part of @Theosthinktank. Our 9-month paid internship is for anyone interested in the very niche but fascinating world at the cross-section of media, communications, research, theology and politics. https://t.co/ILTJj9ddla

[Tim Farron @timfarron]

People seeking asylum in this country should be able to work in this country.

This would allow them to integrate, but also to contribute to their own upkeep and to our society as a whole.

[RAMP (Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy) @RAMPproject]

The House of Lords must speak with one voice against the Rwanda plan, writes the Bishop of Chelmsford @Guli_FD https://t.co/ujV8VtFWJ4

[RAMP (Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy) @RAMPproject]

Last week the Safety of Rwanda Bill started its passage through Parliament. RAMP Parliamentarians in the Commons have been active in scrutinising its content. 🧵

[Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network (LRMN) @LRMNetwork]

Fatiha, Michael, Karen and Omar spoke to MP's in parliament on the links between migration status and poverty! ✊

Here are their testimonies:

🙌 Many thanks to Ruth Lister, @NosheenaMobarik, @BethWinterMP, @DavidLinden, @RAMPproject, @CitizensUK and @CreatingGround

[Laura Taylor @1LauraTaylor]

@LisTWallace @ONECampaign @ONEintheUK Congratulations!

[RAMP (Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy) @RAMPproject]

We are looking for two fantastic p/t policy advisers, who have parliamentary experience, to work with Baroness Stroud : https://t.co/XyF86DNvY6

And Olivia Blake MP : https://t.co/fbOKgSQjUX

Great opportunities to join a fun and politically diverse team and work on vital issues

[Laura Taylor @1LauraTaylor]

Looking for someone great to join our lovely team @RAMPproject, to help organisations across the migration and refugee sector to deepen their political impact. Deadline this Thursday.

[RAMP (Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy) @RAMPproject]

Just a couple of days left to apply for this exciting new role with us. We need a great facilitator and mentor who has worked inside Parliament, is politically savvy and passionate about helping others to have an impact. Closes Thu 17th https://t.co/EZuZf7lsKJ

[RAMP (Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy) @RAMPproject]

@BishopPaulB has been a tireless and tenacious advocate for refugee and asylum seekers as well as an outstanding Principal for us here at RAMP. We will be sad to see him go but wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement.

[Talk @TalkTV]

Tory MP Caroline Nokes, Chairwoman of the Women and Equalities Committee, likens the Government's Illegal Immigration Bill to "Donald Trump's caging of children", saying that elements of the legislation are "absolutely appalling."

@tnewtondunn | @carolinenokes

[RAMP (Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy) @RAMPproject]

The new law to stop small boats must not risk our moral and legal obligations writes David Simmonds MP in Politics Home
#IllegalMigrationBill

https://t.co/nu1dd7V7xH

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

A vital Westminster Hall Debate raised by @_OliviaBlake is getting underway now to highlight how govt. can strengthen the Ukraine Visa Schemes one year on since they were introduced. Follow along here for updates #UkraineOneYearOn

[RAMP (Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy) @RAMPproject]

We need to clear the asylum backlog so that people aren't illegally detained in poor conditions in centres like Manston, says @carolinenokes. https://t.co/m2juRJckys

[RAMP (Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy) @RAMPproject]

The Home Secretary needs to get this sorted out quickly. We shouldn’t be seeing children living in tents and sleeping on the ground in Manston, says @DSimmonds_RNP.
The threat of removal for processing in Rwanda is “no deterrent at all".
https://t.co/EdvH3TMJc9

[Laura Taylor @1LauraTaylor]

@alexevansuk Need to have been a member for 3 months

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

The Rwanda plan isn't going to work. But even if it did, it doesn't change the fundamental principle: that deporting people seeking refuge against their will is wrong

We must find solutions beyond the cruel hostile environment.

My piece for @nowthenmag👇
https://t.co/OZbNOL4W05

[RAMP (Refugee, Asylum and Migration Policy) @RAMPproject]

Opinion: Why I joined 25 Bishops in condemning plans to send refugees to Rwanda by @BishopPaulB https://t.co/7ikbECYw45

[Jennifer Blair @SqueakinglyJen]

I myself have wondered why refugees didn't stay in European countries and have travelled on. So I asked them.

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

Deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda is inhumane; it must stop.

I asked if Ministers regretted going ahead when they’d not even set up the human rights committee to scrutinise deportations.

Shamefully, they seemed to think a 30 min screening interview was an adequate substitute.