Refugees & Immigration

Bikes are donated by communities and repaired and refurbished by a team of dedicated volunteers

Scottish charity celebrates milestone after donating thousands of bikes to refugees

Keir Starmer seemed to lack compassion when talking about small-boat crossings

Keir Starmer seemed to lack compassion when talking about small-boat crossings

More safe routes into the UK are needed for those seeking refuge

The Scottish Government has long sought the devolution of aspects of immigration law

The Scottish Government has long sought the devolution of aspects of immigration law

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Scotland desperately needs more immigration, not less

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed the idea of devolving further migration powers to Westminster

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed the idea of devolving further migration powers to Westminster

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'Disappointing': Keir Starmer blasted for snubbing migration powers for Scotland

Keir Starmer made the comments whilst on a visit to Glasgow

Keir Starmer made the comments whilst on a visit to Glasgow

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Keir Starmer rejects calls to devolve immigration powers to Holyrood

Prime Minister Keir Starmer giving a speech during the Interpol General Assembly, at the SEC in Glasgow

Prime Minister Keir Starmer giving a speech during the Interpol General Assembly, at the SEC in Glasgow

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Keir Starmer says 'treat people smugglers like terrorists' to curb refugee crossings

SNP MP Stephen Gethins clashed with Scotland Office minister Martin McCluskey

SNP MP Stephen Gethins clashed with Scotland Office minister Martin McCluskey

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Labour minister demands SNP 'build houses' to boost immigration to Scotland

The Scottish Refugee Council has had two of its donation buckets stolen

The Scottish Refugee Council has had two of its donation buckets stolen

Scottish refugee charity has donation buckets stolen in Edinburgh

Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government wants Scotland to be a welcoming place for migrants

Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government wants Scotland to be a welcoming place for migrants

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Kate Forbes condemns ‘drumbeat of negativity’ about Scotland from opposition parties

People are seen arriving in the UK at Dover after crossing the Channel on Saturday, and the view from a Calais beach as one boat was approached by French services

People are seen arriving in the UK at Dover after crossing the Channel on Saturday, and the view from a Calais beach as one boat was approached by French services

Channel crossings

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I watched a small boat launch from Calais to Dover. Here's what happened

Robert Jenrick delivers a speech during the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham

Robert Jenrick delivers a speech during the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham

Conservative Party

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Robert Jenrick says he hopes to revive Rwanda plan and sets migration cut target

Robert Jenrick said the ECHR is why “illegal” migration is out of control in the UK

Robert Jenrick said the ECHR is why “illegal” migration is out of control in the UK

Conservative Party

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Tory MP suggests UK special forces 'murdering people' because they can't deport them

Hoda Eid died in Syria two months after her son Obada won an appeal for the family to be reunited in Scotland

Hoda Eid died in Syria two months after her son Obada won an appeal for the family to be reunited in Scotland

Home Office rapped after terminally ill mother dies during visa wait

Anas Sarwar speaks to reporters in Glasgow

Anas Sarwar speaks to reporters in Glasgow

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Anas Sarwar gets behind Keir Starmer's migration talks with Italy

Keir Starmer pictured with Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni on a visit to Rome

Keir Starmer pictured with Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni on a visit to Rome

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Keir Starmer 'very interested' in hard-right Italian government's migration policy

Police presence outside the Cairn Hotel in Bathgate, which is used to house asylum seekers.

Police presence outside the Cairn Hotel in Bathgate, which is used to house asylum seekers.

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‘I felt scared’: How a 16-year-old asylum seeker was treated like an adult

Young asylum seekers are being left without support in potentially dangerous accommodation

Young asylum seekers are being left without support in potentially dangerous accommodation

‘Flawed’ assessments put trafficked young people on Scotland's streets

Twelve more people, half of them children and one a pregnant woman, died last week attempting to cross the Channel to reach safety in the UK

Twelve more people, half of them children and one a pregnant woman, died last week attempting to cross the Channel to reach safety in the UK

Refugees and immigration

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Channel tragedy a grim reminder of UK’s failed policies on immigration

Alison Phipps discusses how the power of song can help connect communities

Alison Phipps discusses how the power of song can help connect communities

Refugees and immigration

Alison Phipps: How the power of song can help connect communities

Far-right and anti-racist protesters both gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday

Far-right and anti-racist protesters both gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday

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Police step in to prevent violence as far-right Glasgow rally dwarfed by anti-racists

Six children were among 12 people who died after their boat sank in the Channel

Six children were among 12 people who died after their boat sank in the Channel

Channel crossings

Pregnant woman among 12 who drowned after overcrowded migrant boat capsized

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard the RNLI Dungeness Lifeboat following a small boat incident

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard the RNLI Dungeness Lifeboat following a small boat incident

Channel crossings

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More than 50 people rescued after boat difficulty in Channel, coastguard says

Ibrahim, with daughter Awadia and son Nasir

Ibrahim, with daughter Awadia and son Nasir

Church of Scotland

Refugee reunited with family from Sudan in Scottish city after decade apart

New figures from the Home Office have revealed 13 asylum seekers have tried to take their own life since 2022

New figures from the Home Office have revealed 13 asylum seekers have tried to take their own life since 2022

Figures reveal 13 asylum seekers have taken their own lives in past two years

The New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: Delivery Plan 2024-2026 was revealed at the University of Glasgow this morning and ensures people understand their rights, responsibilities and entitlements, and to help New Scots and communities to integrate

The New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: Delivery Plan 2024-2026 was revealed at the University of Glasgow this morning and ensures people understand their rights, responsibilities and entitlements, and to help New Scots and communities to integrate

Refugees and immigration

Strategy launched to help refugees and asylum seekers settle in Scotland

Keir Starmer with Italy's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni during a bilateral meeting at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace

Keir Starmer with Italy's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni during a bilateral meeting at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace

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Keir Starmer and Italian PM in plot to make EU police tackle illegal migration

The Kenmure Street protest signifies the difference between UK and Scottish values, writes Karen Adam

The Kenmure Street protest signifies the difference between UK and Scottish values, writes Karen Adam

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Karen Adam: There is a fundamental clash of values within the UK

A vehicle passes the welcome to Scotland sign on the A1, near Berwick-upon-Tweed

A vehicle passes the welcome to Scotland sign on the A1, near Berwick-upon-Tweed

Conservative Party

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Explained: Why is Scotland generally more pro-immigration?

Keir Starmer has been warned his ambition to cut migration levels could put strain on the NHS

Keir Starmer has been warned his ambition to cut migration levels could put strain on the NHS

Conservative Party

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Plummeting visa numbers threaten extra strain on NHS, Labour warned

Hyab Yohannes said English riots gave him 'flashbacks' to his ordeal escaping Africa as a refugee

Hyab Yohannes said English riots gave him 'flashbacks' to his ordeal escaping Africa as a refugee

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Refugee who fled organ-harvesting gangs says riots gave him 'flashbacks'

Professor John Curtice, and shops being boarded up in Northampton on Wednesday amid fears of far-right violence

Professor John Curtice, and shops being boarded up in Northampton on Wednesday amid fears of far-right violence

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John Curtice gives verdict on why far-right riots hit England but not Scotland

Rishi Sunak’s ‘stop the boats’ phrase turbocharged the anti-migrant rhetoric we’ve seen in far-right riots

Rishi Sunak’s ‘stop the boats’ phrase turbocharged the anti-migrant rhetoric we’ve seen in far-right riots

Lee Anderson MP

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Kelly Given: Racist, colonial ideas are woven into the UK’s fabric

A rioter throws a fence post towards police officers during an anti-migrant rally outside a hotel in Rotherham, South Yorkshire on Sunday

A rioter throws a fence post towards police officers during an anti-migrant rally outside a hotel in Rotherham, South Yorkshire on Sunday

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Police in England brace for more riots as 'standing army' prepared for unrest

Police line-up in Belfast following a far-right riot

Police line-up in Belfast following a far-right riot

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'Be vigilant': Glasgow charity issues advice for refugees amid far-right riots

Anti-migrant protesters at Potters International Hotel in Aldershot, Hampshire

Anti-migrant protesters at Potters International Hotel in Aldershot, Hampshire

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Labour MP slammed over meeting with anti-migrant protest group

Riot police have been deployed to UK towns and cities amid violent unrest pushed by the far-right

Riot police have been deployed to UK towns and cities amid violent unrest pushed by the far-right

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Full list of countries issuing UK travel alerts as Australia warns of 'terrorism'

Keir Starmer said far-right rioters would face the full force of the law

Keir Starmer said far-right rioters would face the full force of the law

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Keir Starmer: Rioters will 'regret' violence and face 'full force of the law'

Far-right rioters clash with police outside a Holiday Express in Manvers

Far-right rioters clash with police outside a Holiday Express in Manvers

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Far-right rioters set fire to hotel hosting asylum seekers in Rotherham

Nigel Farage's role in stoking anti-immigrant sentiment cannot be ignored

Nigel Farage's role in stoking anti-immigrant sentiment cannot be ignored

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Our politicians need to reflect on the role they play in appeasing far-right

The Scottish Refugee Council is hosting a No Borders Comedy evening in Edinburgh at The Stand Comedy Club

The Scottish Refugee Council is hosting a No Borders Comedy evening in Edinburgh at The Stand Comedy Club

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Scottish refugee charity announces fundraiser comedy gig at Fringe Festival

Lee Anderson posted a statement on Facebook where he suspected a Travelodge was housing people who had entered the country “illegally”.

Lee Anderson posted a statement on Facebook where he suspected a Travelodge was housing people who had entered the country “illegally”.

Lee Anderson MP

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Lee Anderson red-faced after targeting NHS staff in 'illegal migrants' rant

The Bibby Stockholm barge is to no longer house asylum seekers from January 2025

The Bibby Stockholm barge is to no longer house asylum seekers from January 2025

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Bibby Stockholm barge to close as Labour overhaul asylum system

Immigration officers will step up raids over the summer (Liam McBurney/PA)

Immigration officers will step up raids over the summer (Liam McBurney/PA)

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Nail bars and car washes to be targeted in summer immigration raid blitz

A migration expert has criticised Labour's new migration policy

A migration expert has criticised Labour's new migration policy

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'Overwhelmingly harmful': Refugee advocacy expert slams Labour migration plans

A new pilot scheme is set to give asylum seekers free bus travel in Scotland

A new pilot scheme is set to give asylum seekers free bus travel in Scotland

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Asylum seekers set for free bus travel in Scotland with new pilot scheme

Tents cities have become a familiar sight on the streets of Dublin

Tents cities have become a familiar sight on the streets of Dublin

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Scotland needs migrant workers, but where are they to be housed?

Keir Starmer has said he will work with Marine Le Pen if her party wins the French election

Keir Starmer has said he will work with Marine Le Pen if her party wins the French election

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Keir Starmer says he will work with Marine Le Pen on small boats

The Home Office attempted to take two local residents from their Kenmure Street home in 2021

The Home Office attempted to take two local residents from their Kenmure Street home in 2021

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Film shines new spotlight on Kenmure Street protest

First Minister John Swinney cast doubt on Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie's claim that a Labour government would discuss a bespoke Scottish visa system

First Minister John Swinney cast doubt on Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie's claim that a Labour government would discuss a bespoke Scottish visa system

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'Doubtful': John Swinney responds as Labour 'open to talks on bespoke Scottish visa'

Stephen Flynn clashed with Yvette Cooper on Question Time

Stephen Flynn clashed with Yvette Cooper on Question Time

BBC Question Time

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Stephen Flynn in heated clash on migration with Yvette Cooper on Question Time

Stephen Flynn (left) panned Labour's Jonathan Ashworth after he declined to rule out sending refugees to Afghanistan

Stephen Flynn (left) panned Labour's Jonathan Ashworth after he declined to rule out sending refugees to Afghanistan

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'Depressing': Labour refuse to rule out sending refugees to Taliban-run Afghanistan

Actor Brian Cox has joined the campaign Team Fair Begins Here revealed by the Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) on World Refugee Day today, June 20

Actor Brian Cox has joined the campaign Team Fair Begins Here revealed by the Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) on World Refugee Day today, June 20

Brian Cox calls on next government to end 'chaos and cruelty' faced by refugees

Keith Brown challenged Reform UK's Richard Tice over the use of anti-immigration rhetoric

Keith Brown challenged Reform UK's Richard Tice over the use of anti-immigration rhetoric

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'Utterly depressing': Keith Brown slams 'demonisation' of migrants during TV debate

A Palestinian woman and girl walk through the rubble of destroyed homes in the wake of an Israeli attack

A Palestinian woman and girl walk through the rubble of destroyed homes in the wake of an Israeli attack

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What is going on in Palestine at the moment is just unbearable, says top academic