The government has described the changes to immigration and asylum announced this week as the most significant in modern times.

We are still working through the details, but one conclusion is already clear: people who come to the UK in search of safety are being abandoned.

Politicians often talk about refugees as if they are faceless and abstract. This kind of language dehumanises people, and it is important to remember who they are really talking about.

Refugees are our colleagues, our supporters, our friends, and our neighbours.

Anyone who truly believes that refugees are fellow human beings would never support changes that abandon people who have fled violence and are now trying to find safety.

We know what is driving these decisions. They are an attempt to appeal to the far right. That is why figures like Tommy Robinson have been publicly celebrating these reforms as a victory.

For years, people coming to the UK have been told that they must integrate. These changes will make integration harder than ever.

We will be sharing more analysis in the coming weeks as we understand the full consequences of these policies. For now, we want to be clear about one thing: we will continue to fight alongside people seeking safety, no matter what.

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