3/ It doesn't have to be this way. If the govt is listening, we can fix this💪
1️⃣Bin the earned settlement model
2️⃣Cap settlement routes at 5 years
3️⃣Don't punish people for receiving support to which they're entitled
4️⃣Recognise how everyone benefits when migrants are allowed to get on with their lives

2/ Louisa, 1 of our casework managers and a legal expert, stated:
“For people who are older or seriously unwell, forcing them to spend 20 or even 30 years renewing their immigration status is not just unrealistic, it is cruel and self-defeating.
It is hard to see who benefits from this approach.”

‘I’ve had three strokes – visa rules mean I’ll be in my 80s before I can stay in UK’ Some foreign nationals face up to 30 years in visa limbo under Shabana Mahmood’s changes to settlement

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1/ The govt's earned settlement model affects people first & foremost.
This means children, parents, but also older people & those with serious health conditions.
Read about our client, James, who's had 3 strokes & will have to wait 20 years for settlement.
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

photo of Asian woman holding a rainbow placards that says Refugees Welcome. Text overlaid reads: Our joint statement. We stand united with over 100 organisations against harmful BBC reporting that targets already marginalised communities.

We stand united with over 100 organisations: Instead of investigations that contribute to division, we call for responsible reporting that sheds a light on systemic injustices and highlights the voices of those most affected by them.

Read our joint statement buff.ly/OBWMGpq

Thanks for flagging Fergus - and apologies for not doing so thus far! Will definitely raise this internally and make sure it’s standard for posts going forward. Feedback like this is very appreciated, as we definitely want our content to be accessible.

Thanks for your feedback Sonia, which we've taken on board and issued a correction which we've tagged you in!

CORRECTION: with thanks to @sonial77.bsky.social for flagging. The 376 cases referenced are in no way all potentially fraudulent, as our blog explains.
We were though highlighting how the number of asylum grants for LGBTQI+ Pakistani nationals is tiny and there is no evidence of large scale fraud.

They cite the statements of an unregulated fraudster, who claims that she’s been submitting such claims successfully for 17 years as conclusive evidence. But the fraudster made this claim whilst encouraging the undercover reporter to pay her £7,500.00. She is hardly an impartial and reliable source.

We also made this exact point in our blog:
The BBC did not speak with a single person who submitted a successful fraudulent asylum claim. Instead, they spoke with someone who had wasted thousands of pounds on such a claim, which was refused and who then returned to Pakistan.

Hi Sonia, we hope we haven't given that impression. In our blog we expressly state:
The BBC highlighted 2023 Home Office statistics showing 578 Pakistani nationals applied for asylum based on sexuality, of which 376 were approved. There is no suggestion that all of those claims were fabricated.

Read more here: www.rmjustice.org.uk/latest-news/...

The real question is - why are people forced into the hands of fraudsters in the first place?

We broke down what the figures the BBC relied on really show... 376 POTENTIAL cases is not grounds to this level of media coverage.

This week's BBC coverage about fraudulent 'immigration advisers' has sparked concern across the sector. Our full statement can be found on our website, but we've broken it down for you. 🧵

Behaviour by a small number of bad-faith actors does not reflect the reality of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum - Rainbow Migration Almost 70 countries criminalise same-sex relations, some with the death penalty. The UK government itself recognises that in Pakistan consensual same-sex

We are aware of the BBC’s investigation into individuals allegedly helping people fabricate LGBTQI+ asylum claims. Read the full statement on our website:

Mahmood’s migration changes will deliver fraction of claimed savings, data suggests Exclusive: Analysis of government figures indicates public finances will gain £600m not £10bn if migrants’ access to benefits is reduced

The human arguments against Mahmood's earned settlement model are obvious. It will make families' lives far worse & hinder their ability to reach their potential in the UK.
But now the economic arguments are falling apart too.
The govt must scrap these plans now.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Three of the UK’s largest children’s charities are urging a U-turn on the Government’s earned settlement changes.

Proposed ILR changes would keep 90,000 children trapped in poverty.

Migration policy should help reduce child poverty - not drive it.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Doctors waiting on asylum decisions can work in NHS as Home Office lifts ban Rule change follows high court challenge brought by two doctors prevented from working in specialist fields

Great news that asylum seeking doctors can now work, but legal action shouldn't have been needed to force the government into this minor concession.
Asylum seekers should be allowed to work.
Lift the Ban now!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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In 2024, our client applied for a parent visa.
The govt has finally processed this simple application.
If it takes 18 months to process these applications, the govt has more work than it can handle.
Extending settlement routes will make things 100 times worse & is the last thing they should do.

Some good news from Parliament 🧵

MPs are pushing back and harmful policies are facing growing scrutiny — pressure is building.

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The government has refused visa extensions for 2 grandparents of British kids.
They've lived here for 2 decades.
They've had visas since 2019 on the 10yr route.
They've no criminal record.
1 works in the care sector.
The govt says they're not of good character.
This is the hostile environment.

Labour rebels to use child poverty data to fight migrant curbs Allies of Angela Rayner highlight her comments on the party’s ‘moral mission’ as research estimates the effect of Keir Starmer’s indefinite leave to remain plan

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Great to see so many Labour MPs making it clear to the government that their so-called earned settlement model is not only unfair but will increase child poverty.
These plans can't be tinkered with or modified slightly.
They need scrapping entirely.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

For many, this was their first time being heard in rooms like this. And they showed exactly why they belong there. Over 500 of us, migrants, workers, and colleagues stood together. We said it clearly: settlement is a right, not a privilege. Help us keep the pressure on. We can fix this. ✊

Watch our group in action 🎥 They shared what these policies really mean. Years of waiting. Constant uncertainty. Families pushed to the edge. Government-imposed poverty and broken promises.

The government plans to make it harder, longer and more expensive for migrants and refugees to settle in the UK. They call it “earned settlement.” We know what it really is: another expansion of the hostile environment that keeps people in insecurity for longer.

Putting voices with lived experience in places of power. 💪Last week, our Freedom at 10 group stepped inside UK Parliament as part of a mass lobby to ensure decision-makers couldn’t ignore the reality of the government’s “earned settlement” rules.

Can’t join us today? Don’t worry, there’s still much you can do from home! Consider writing to your MP against the earned settlement changes, print off one of our posters for your window (link in bio) or simply amplify and share our post to show your support!

Almost 500 people are mobilising inside and outside Parliament today to send a clear message to the Government. Settlement is a RIGHT, not a privilege or reward.

We’ve co-led the organisation of a public rally at 3-4pm in Parliament Square. Join us!

3/ It doesn't have to be this way.
The government can reverse plans to increase settlement routes for refugees.
The government can introduce safe routes so people don't need to take dangerous journeys.
The government can shape and build a positive shared vision for the future.

2/ They are just like these 5 women, they are seeking safety having fled persecution.
We should welcome them too and give them a chance at rebuilding their lives. Instead, politicians demonise them and introduce rules that make it almost impossible for them to establish themselves.