Lord Kerr (who led @FCDOGovUK when I first joined it) sets out crucial facts about migrant numbers, places of origin and their motivation.
Recommend this 4 min video.
Lord Kerr of Kinlochard brilliantly eviscerates government claims about refugees yesterday in #HouseofLords
The facts, stark and clear.
Full transcript here ⬇️
https://t.co/CwbHYEEONs
#RefugeesWelcome#Migrants
Children across much of Africa are to be vaccinated against malaria in a historic moment in the fight against the deadly disease
https://t.co/WXJjfJY39H
I would have got in the car. No question. I’m a good person, and he was a serving police officer with a badge and all the right words. Stop blaming #SarahEverard. It wasn’t her fault. She was just walking home.
📚 Calling @cityoflondon residents! Join our Shared Reading group every Weds. No prep needed. Explore a new poem or short story each week. Everyone welcome (incl people like me who never liked poetry at school)
Details👇🏾
https://t.co/OmyVYAvcRf
@AgeUKEastLondon@thereaderorg
Key priorities:
👉🏻 support political talks, a ceasefire and respect of all rights as called by @antonioguterres
👉🏻 provide humanitarian assistance to those in need
👉🏻 call on neighbouring countries to keep borders open for those seeking safety
👉🏻 halt deportations of Afghans
The international response to Afghanistan’s tragic crisis cannot only be about evacuating a few of those at risk.
Millions face an uncertain future, especially women.
Most will stay or be displaced inside Afghanistan.
Read yesterday’s UNHCR statement 👇🏻
https://t.co/KN71l6PVRa
Still figuring out how cutting your overseas aid budget by almost 30% makes you “a force for good” in the world and a “soft power superpower”. #GlobalBritain
Today at 1pm: join a Zoom conversation with the Young Europeans Network about careers in politics with a range of speakers, including councillors, diplomats and activists.
Join here:
Looking forward to today's free lunchtime session on 'Making Change: the role of politicians, civil servants, and activists' - I'll share three reflections on what makes a good civil servant. #ourhomeourvote
https://t.co/LPFZaXrRtU
I'll be speaking alongside Vicki on Friday lunchtime where we'll be talking about working for change within and outside politics. It's 🆓 (but I am hoping that means our advice is priceless rather than worthless 😉) #ourhomeourvote@the3million
I'll be speaking at the EU Politics Festival on Friday 16 April at a session on "Making Change: the role of politicians, civil servants and activists" @the3million#ourhomeourvote Registration link: https://t.co/jBNuZ205ZJ
Hope to see you there!