Refugees - Catherine West MP

Letter to Home Secretary – loss of life in the Channel

Following the tragic death of a young man in the Channel today, I have written to the Home Secretary Priti Patel to ask what action she’s taking together with the French authorities to prevent further such loss of life and ensure the UK steps up to its duty to these vulnerable…

Catherine West MP tables Bill to lift the ban on asylum seekers working

Catherine West, Labour MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, will be bringing a Bill to Parliament this Wednesday 20 February aimed at allowing people seeking asylum in the UK the right to work. The bill, which is supported by MPs including the Conservative Caroline Spelman and Liberal Democrat Christine Jardine,…

Everywhere You Look Doors Are Being Shut To Refugees – Britain Can Do Better

Watch video: “Young refugees: who’s looking out for them?”

Register now: Who’s looking out for child refugees? Thursday 8 December, 8pm, Fortismere School

We should be doing more to help child refugees

Catherine West MP welcomes child refugees in the UK

We must do more to help refugees

We must do more to help refugees