Demonstrations take place outside Brook House and Colnbrook immigration removal centres
, the Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington who spoke during the rally outside Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre, wrote on Twitter: “Joined the demonstration outside Harmondsworth Detention Centre in my constituency in opposition to the appalling government policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda & detention.The demonstrations were called as part of the StopRwanda campaign, launched by the Trades Union Congress, Care4Calais and Stand Up To Racism.
The campaign is backed by 11 trade unions, including the Public and Commercial Services union – which represents more than 80% of Border Force staff, refugee rights organisations and faith groups. A judicial review of the plan was due to be heard on 19 July, however charities including Care4Calais and Detention Action – which are bringing the case – said the hearing has been adjourned until September.
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