Notes on last night's adjournment debate
The Hansard for last night's adjournment debate is up :
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmhansrd/cm130909/debtext/130909-0004.htm#1309102001138
And mirrored here, to help find it in the future :
http://www.scribd.com/doc/167101510/Adjournment-Debate-09sep2013
http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/p/library.html
Excerpts :
Andrew Percy (Con, Brigg and Goole):
Shantar’s visa application has been rejected on a number of grounds. Two of them were
technical issues to do with some lost paperwork. The embassy in Cambodia apparently lost her English language certificate, which I have managed to get a copy of, and it is hoped that that problem will be solved. Another issue regards accommodation in the UK, which has been, or is being, resolved.
... Denying some of those people access to join their family is having a detrimental effect on the UK economy. When they come here their passports are stamped with the words “No recourse to public funds”, but they are often people who, if they were here working, as in the case of my constituent, whose wife has a job offer, would be paying tax and contributing to the UK economy.
No recourse to public funds image : http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/jay-alberto-we-just-want-to-live-our.html
Neil Parish (Con, Tiverton and Honiton) :
I have a constituent called Mrs Celia Elizabeth Parr who is married to a doctor from Ecuador, and they have a little child. Mrs Parr lives in Colyton, and she has enough self-employed income, but she has experienced huge problems getting her husband into the country. We very much support tighter immigration controls, but we seem to be stopping people who have a legitimate right to be here from putting their family back together again.
Lizzie's story :
http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/lizzie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN6vuL8vrhg
http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/britcits-supporter-lizzie-in-sunday.html
https://twitter.com/LizzieCeliParr
Fiona Mactaggart (Lab, Slough) :
One of the things that has distressed me about the many cases that I face in Slough is having to say to one or two of my constituents who are dual nationals from another EU country that it would be in their interests not to use their British citizenship, but to go and work in the country of another EU citizenship — say, Irish — and then bring their spouse here.
Surinder Singh : http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/surinder%20singh
For newbies : http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/surinder-singh-for-newbies-httpwww.html
Kerry McCarthy (Lab, Bristol East) :
I have a constituent who wants to be in Bristol to look after his sick parents. He has a Thai wife. They have moved to Spain so that they can take advantage of the laws there and eventually come to the UK. That is ludicrous. He has had to go and live in Spain with his wife and child although they have no connection with that country at all, as that is the only way round the rules.
'A British family will be divided' - Sean's story is being referred to here : http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/on-1st-september-2013-british-family.html
Greg Mulholland (Lib Dem, Leeds NW) :
As he will know, another issue of huge concern is Syria. As he said, people cannot help whom they fall in love with. Does he agree that the case of Christine Gilmore, a constituent of mine who is trying to bring her husband, Ziad, over here, really shows that we have an extra need to prioritise those who are at threat in a war situation?
Christine's story :
http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/christine
https://twitter.com/chris8tine
Shafik's story :
http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/shafik
Jane Ellison (Con, Battersea) :
...He is aware of a very long-running case that he has been dealing with and about which we have spoken very often. Self-employment can be an issue, particularly for someone who has had periods of maternity leave. Obviously, that challenge particularly affects women. Will he remain open to looking to make adjustments on such issues?
Marianne's story is being referred to here :
http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/marianne
http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/theresa-may-don-t-force-me-to-give-birth-without-my-husband
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Tory MP initiates debate on spouse visas - asks are we implementing 'sensible' rules? :
http://www.migrantsrights.org.uk/news/2013/tory-mp-initiates-debate-spouse-visas-asks-are-we-implementing-sensible-rules
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Showing posts with label marianne. Show all posts
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Sunday, 30 June 2013
Report on the impact of the new 2012 spouse visa rules with recommentations
http://www.scribd.com/doc/150780718/Report-On-The-Impact-Of-The-New-2012-Spouse-Visa-Rules-With-Recommendations
by Marianne Bailey, https://twitter.com/BaileyYamamoto
' One British married womanʼ's family, who were clearly more than self-sufficient were in threat ofbeing torn apart by the new 2012 Spouse Visa Rules. The new rules would force her to give birth and care for their newborn alone, indefinitely. After a 5-month wall of silence from Ministers, indesperation she contacted her local paper, which ran a newspaper article of their situation. Theyreceived overwhelming support from the British public and were encouraged to start a petition.'
'... This report is composed of 35 British citizenʼs familiesʼ personal stories and recommendations whowished their story to be submitted directly to Rt. Hon Theresa May MP and to Parliament in orderto make the new Spouse Visa rules fit for purpose. Compiled and arranged by one British motherto be, who could not let these heartbreaking tragedies and abuses against British families continue.'
http://www.scribd.com/doc/150780718/Report-On-The-Impact-Of-The-New-2012-Spouse-Visa-Rules-With-Recommendations
by Marianne Bailey, https://twitter.com/BaileyYamamoto
' One British married womanʼ's family, who were clearly more than self-sufficient were in threat ofbeing torn apart by the new 2012 Spouse Visa Rules. The new rules would force her to give birth and care for their newborn alone, indefinitely. After a 5-month wall of silence from Ministers, indesperation she contacted her local paper, which ran a newspaper article of their situation. Theyreceived overwhelming support from the British public and were encouraged to start a petition.'
'... This report is composed of 35 British citizenʼs familiesʼ personal stories and recommendations whowished their story to be submitted directly to Rt. Hon Theresa May MP and to Parliament in orderto make the new Spouse Visa rules fit for purpose. Compiled and arranged by one British motherto be, who could not let these heartbreaking tragedies and abuses against British families continue.'
Friday, 5 April 2013
Marianne and Kei
This story – which has been covered in the press ( http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/japanese-husband-of-uk-businesswoman-may-miss-childs-birth-due-to-visa-rules-8551359.html ) highlights the sheer stupidity – and maliciousness – of the unthinking application of these rules. Read on… and please sign Marianne's petition :
http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/theresa-may-don-t-force-me-to-give-birth-without-my-husband
Successful British Businesswoman's husband may have to miss birth of first child due to
new "computer says no" Visa Rules
Marianne is a successful businesswoman, and a British citizen. And yet she faces giving birth on her own because the rules visa rules for British Citizen’s spouses may force her Japanese husband to leave the country. (link: http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/introduction.html )
Marianne Bailey, 35 met Kei Yamamoto, 30 when she was working as an Industrial Designer in Japan in 2009. They married in Chelsea, London last October. Marianne is pregnant, and happily expecting their baby in July!
But the new, draconian rules - rules that only apply to British Citizens - require Marianne to have over ₤62,500 in a cash bank account for over 6 months. This is because the rigid nature of the rules count only certain kinds of income - with excessively strict requirements, such as Marianne’s University Lecturer PAYE income will not count because it is contracted per term, rather than every 6 months. When income cannot be counted under the tight “tick box” criteria, the requirement can be made up with savings – but the savings requirement is in itself far stricter than the income requirement. The new rules do not count 3 of 4 of Marianne’s incomes which would be over the income requirement, do not count their savings that are over ₤16,000 and do not count her 2 properties, one with no mortgage! Note that ₤62,500 savings need to be held as cash in a bank account for 6 months – investments such as stocks, bonds, or property do not count! It is a particular worry considering the bank raids to savings in Cyprus at the moment.
In contrast, Marianne does not understand why non-British EU citizens have no such financial requirement – a letter of employment or proof of earning will do!
The only way the Government will allow Marianne's husband Kei to remain in the country for the birth and support of their baby is if Marianne renounces her British Citizenship. Marianne Grandmother was born in Ireland so would be eligible for an Irish passport (she has visited Ireland precisely –once- in her life!), and would therefore be eligible under EU rules.
But this means becoming a foreigner in her own country – a country which she has contributed hugely to as an entrepreneur and businesswoman. Insane!
UPDATE: Marianne and Kei were told this could be their only way by one visa specialist but after consulting a top visa lawyer, they have been told a British women already tried to do this and was declined.
Marianne is an Inventor and an Entrepreneur. She has 20 patents, two jobs - as an Industrial Designer and University Lecturer. She has an income well above the £18,600 threshold. She has substantial savings – well over £16,000. She owns two properties in London – one without a mortgage, and the rental of the other providing a steady income.
Truly, Marianne and Kei did not expect to fall foul of spouse visa rules – especially with a baby on the way!
Marianne worked extremely hard during her 20's to be in the position she is now. Even with her success, she works seven days a week, and often twelve hours a day: lecturing, and building a prototype of a new type of urban eco-vehicle which will be of great benefit to UK manufacturing, the economy, and the environment. Every component of the vehicle has been sourced from UK manufacturing, supporting British Industry jobs. Marianne says: "We are clearly are not a burden on the state, quite the opposite! This model of living allows me and my inventions to be of great benefit to our country."
These new "tick box / computer says no" rules, championed by Theresa May, do not count 3 of 4 of Marianne's income streams; they do not count their ₤16,000 savings as sufficient (despite this being the savings threshold disqualifying access to state benefits); and they do not count Marianne's 2 properties in London - unless she sells and liquefies the assets and puts ₤64,000 in a (cash) bank account for 6 months, which she will not have in time for the birth of their first baby. How does that
help the economy?!
What do you think about the earnings threshold rule in general? What are the problems with it?
This is not a one off "blip" in the system, these new draconian "tick box" spouse visa rules are tearing thousands of British families apart. They only apply to British Citizens and not EU Citizens. An EU Citizen has no financial requirement, they only have a letter stating they have a job, it doesn't, matter how much they earn, whereas British Citizens like myself have to have ₤62,500 in a bank account for 6 months! (and more if you have children). British Citizens can only bring ONE family member, their spouse to the UK, EU Immigrants can bring in their non-EU spouse and up to 20 of their spouses non-EU family members! It is clear is clear discrimination against British Citizens in their own country.
The new changes in the law will mean that, of British taxpayers (and voters) in EMPLOYMENT over 47% will not qualify to bring in a family member, that will mean 16-17,000 British families a year will be forced apart or out of their country.
The British Family route for immigration before the new rules were introduced only accounted for around 32,000 spouses a year whereas EU immigrant figures run into hundreds of thousands. Surely British families take priority? It is actually against EU law for an EU Government to discriminate against its own people, why do British Citizens have less rights in their own country than EU citizens?
The Government are spinning that these new rules are "getting tough on immigration" but British Citizen’s Spouse visas are a tiny amount in the total immigration figures and they have ALWAYS and still are stamped "no recourse for public funds", the immigration problem of immigrants claiming benefits has NEVER been with British Citizen's spouses. These rules are cold, inflexible and unfair – and they’ve brought misery to thousands of British families.
Can you give me a bit of background about your marriage? How long ago did you meet? When did you get married?
I was Senior Product Designer for Yamaha's Product Design Laboratory Japan for 5 years and meet Kei a few days after arriving in Japan in 2005 and we started dating in 2009. I returned to the UK after the Great Eastern Tokyo Earthquake and subsequent Fukushima Nuclear Disaster when other British Citizens were being evacuated because of radiation fears. Kei later followed and we were married in Chelsea, London on October 1st 2012.
How would you feel having to give birth without your husband being there? How would he feel if he was forced to miss it?
As any expectant mother knows the idea of giving birth and the prospect of coping with a new born alone without your husband or partner is terrifying, it is pretty terrifying even if your husband is with you, but alone! Kei my husband has lost a lot of weight with worry.
If your husband has to leave will he be able to return? If so, after how long? If not, what will you do?
If this government forces my husband to leave and he applies for Discretionary Leave to Remain from Japan he may not be allowed back into the country for between 6 to 9 months. The government in effect making me a "married single mother" with no help or support. There is no guarantee m husband will be allowed back at all, forcing me also out of the country. The new visa rules destroy hardworking EMPLOYED British Citizens' families. These new rules are not "getting tough" with EU immigrants, as these discriminatory new rules that only apply to British Citizens.
How is it you might be able to become Irish? How would this help?
My Grandmother was born in Ireland and moved to the UK permanently when she was young so I can apply for an Irish passport and Dual Nationality - but in order to apply as an EU Citizen the government will force me to give up my British Citizenship. This is extremely distressing as I am British and I shouldn't be forced to liquefy my property assets by the government or become a foreigner in my own country in order for my husband to be here for the birth and subsequent support of our first child.
Marianne tweets at : https://twitter.com/BaileyYamamoto . We're happy to be campaigning with her.
Please sign and share her petition : http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/theresa-may-don-t-force-me-to-give-birth-without-my-husband
This story – which has been covered in the press ( http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/japanese-husband-of-uk-businesswoman-may-miss-childs-birth-due-to-visa-rules-8551359.html ) highlights the sheer stupidity – and maliciousness – of the unthinking application of these rules. Read on… and please sign Marianne's petition :
http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/theresa-may-don-t-force-me-to-give-birth-without-my-husband
Successful British Businesswoman's husband may have to miss birth of first child due to
new "computer says no" Visa Rules
Marianne is a successful businesswoman, and a British citizen. And yet she faces giving birth on her own because the rules visa rules for British Citizen’s spouses may force her Japanese husband to leave the country. (link: http://britcits.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/introduction.html )
Marianne Bailey, 35 met Kei Yamamoto, 30 when she was working as an Industrial Designer in Japan in 2009. They married in Chelsea, London last October. Marianne is pregnant, and happily expecting their baby in July!
But the new, draconian rules - rules that only apply to British Citizens - require Marianne to have over ₤62,500 in a cash bank account for over 6 months. This is because the rigid nature of the rules count only certain kinds of income - with excessively strict requirements, such as Marianne’s University Lecturer PAYE income will not count because it is contracted per term, rather than every 6 months. When income cannot be counted under the tight “tick box” criteria, the requirement can be made up with savings – but the savings requirement is in itself far stricter than the income requirement. The new rules do not count 3 of 4 of Marianne’s incomes which would be over the income requirement, do not count their savings that are over ₤16,000 and do not count her 2 properties, one with no mortgage! Note that ₤62,500 savings need to be held as cash in a bank account for 6 months – investments such as stocks, bonds, or property do not count! It is a particular worry considering the bank raids to savings in Cyprus at the moment.
In contrast, Marianne does not understand why non-British EU citizens have no such financial requirement – a letter of employment or proof of earning will do!
The only way the Government will allow Marianne's husband Kei to remain in the country for the birth and support of their baby is if Marianne renounces her British Citizenship. Marianne Grandmother was born in Ireland so would be eligible for an Irish passport (she has visited Ireland precisely –once- in her life!), and would therefore be eligible under EU rules.
But this means becoming a foreigner in her own country – a country which she has contributed hugely to as an entrepreneur and businesswoman. Insane!
UPDATE: Marianne and Kei were told this could be their only way by one visa specialist but after consulting a top visa lawyer, they have been told a British women already tried to do this and was declined.
Marianne is an Inventor and an Entrepreneur. She has 20 patents, two jobs - as an Industrial Designer and University Lecturer. She has an income well above the £18,600 threshold. She has substantial savings – well over £16,000. She owns two properties in London – one without a mortgage, and the rental of the other providing a steady income.
Truly, Marianne and Kei did not expect to fall foul of spouse visa rules – especially with a baby on the way!
Marianne worked extremely hard during her 20's to be in the position she is now. Even with her success, she works seven days a week, and often twelve hours a day: lecturing, and building a prototype of a new type of urban eco-vehicle which will be of great benefit to UK manufacturing, the economy, and the environment. Every component of the vehicle has been sourced from UK manufacturing, supporting British Industry jobs. Marianne says: "We are clearly are not a burden on the state, quite the opposite! This model of living allows me and my inventions to be of great benefit to our country."
These new "tick box / computer says no" rules, championed by Theresa May, do not count 3 of 4 of Marianne's income streams; they do not count their ₤16,000 savings as sufficient (despite this being the savings threshold disqualifying access to state benefits); and they do not count Marianne's 2 properties in London - unless she sells and liquefies the assets and puts ₤64,000 in a (cash) bank account for 6 months, which she will not have in time for the birth of their first baby. How does that
help the economy?!
What do you think about the earnings threshold rule in general? What are the problems with it?
This is not a one off "blip" in the system, these new draconian "tick box" spouse visa rules are tearing thousands of British families apart. They only apply to British Citizens and not EU Citizens. An EU Citizen has no financial requirement, they only have a letter stating they have a job, it doesn't, matter how much they earn, whereas British Citizens like myself have to have ₤62,500 in a bank account for 6 months! (and more if you have children). British Citizens can only bring ONE family member, their spouse to the UK, EU Immigrants can bring in their non-EU spouse and up to 20 of their spouses non-EU family members! It is clear is clear discrimination against British Citizens in their own country.
The new changes in the law will mean that, of British taxpayers (and voters) in EMPLOYMENT over 47% will not qualify to bring in a family member, that will mean 16-17,000 British families a year will be forced apart or out of their country.
The British Family route for immigration before the new rules were introduced only accounted for around 32,000 spouses a year whereas EU immigrant figures run into hundreds of thousands. Surely British families take priority? It is actually against EU law for an EU Government to discriminate against its own people, why do British Citizens have less rights in their own country than EU citizens?
The Government are spinning that these new rules are "getting tough on immigration" but British Citizen’s Spouse visas are a tiny amount in the total immigration figures and they have ALWAYS and still are stamped "no recourse for public funds", the immigration problem of immigrants claiming benefits has NEVER been with British Citizen's spouses. These rules are cold, inflexible and unfair – and they’ve brought misery to thousands of British families.
Can you give me a bit of background about your marriage? How long ago did you meet? When did you get married?
I was Senior Product Designer for Yamaha's Product Design Laboratory Japan for 5 years and meet Kei a few days after arriving in Japan in 2005 and we started dating in 2009. I returned to the UK after the Great Eastern Tokyo Earthquake and subsequent Fukushima Nuclear Disaster when other British Citizens were being evacuated because of radiation fears. Kei later followed and we were married in Chelsea, London on October 1st 2012.
How would you feel having to give birth without your husband being there? How would he feel if he was forced to miss it?
As any expectant mother knows the idea of giving birth and the prospect of coping with a new born alone without your husband or partner is terrifying, it is pretty terrifying even if your husband is with you, but alone! Kei my husband has lost a lot of weight with worry.
If your husband has to leave will he be able to return? If so, after how long? If not, what will you do?
If this government forces my husband to leave and he applies for Discretionary Leave to Remain from Japan he may not be allowed back into the country for between 6 to 9 months. The government in effect making me a "married single mother" with no help or support. There is no guarantee m husband will be allowed back at all, forcing me also out of the country. The new visa rules destroy hardworking EMPLOYED British Citizens' families. These new rules are not "getting tough" with EU immigrants, as these discriminatory new rules that only apply to British Citizens.
How is it you might be able to become Irish? How would this help?
My Grandmother was born in Ireland and moved to the UK permanently when she was young so I can apply for an Irish passport and Dual Nationality - but in order to apply as an EU Citizen the government will force me to give up my British Citizenship. This is extremely distressing as I am British and I shouldn't be forced to liquefy my property assets by the government or become a foreigner in my own country in order for my husband to be here for the birth and subsequent support of our first child.
Marianne tweets at : https://twitter.com/BaileyYamamoto . We're happy to be campaigning with her.
Please sign and share her petition : http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/theresa-may-don-t-force-me-to-give-birth-without-my-husband
Today's links
https://twitter.com/BaileyYamamoto
Fighting For British Citizens Rights to Love and Family Life in Our Own Home Country.
http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/theresa-may-don-t-force-me-to-give-birth-without-my-husband
Our newest co-conspirator... welcome! And sign her petition!
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/japanese-husband-of-uk-businesswoman-may-miss-childs-birth-due-to-visa-rules-8551359.html
https://twitter.com/freemvntblog tweets :
Please sign. This rule defies fairness and common senses:
http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/theresa-may-don-t-force-me-to-give-birth-without-my-husband
https://twitter.com/donflynnmrn tweets :
Sign this petition in support of a victim of the new family migration rules!
https://twitter.com/gerardhearne tweets :
This cause is close to my heart - please sign:
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Emily's story.
http://familyimmigrationalliance.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/emilys-story/
My name is Emily and I am 22 years old. I graduated last year with top marks, I found a full-time job fairly soon and all the while have been supported by my wonderful boyfriend of 2 years.
My life now feels like I’m stuck in a nightmare. This is our story...
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US woman facing Scots family split wins immigration challenge.
An American woman who faced being separated from her family in Scotland after losing the right to remain in the UK has won a court battle with the immigration authorities.
The court heard Mrs Anderson was granted leave to remain indefinitely in Britain in 1998, but three years later the couple went to the US to help look after her sick grandparents.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-22039288
https://twitter.com/BritCits tweets :
Common sense,decency & understanding of #immigration laws trumps Tory's ridiculous net migration target from @BBCNews
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I'm going to have to teach lesbian asylum seekers 'how to act lezzer'.
It seems bigoted judges in immigration cases are testing women by asking them questions about Oscar Wilde and sex toys.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/apr/05/lesbian-asylum-seekers-judges-immigration
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Petition plea for dad to be allowed a visa.
http://www.prestwichandwhitefieldguide.co.uk/news/burynews/10333413.Petition_plea_for_dad_to_be_allowed_a_visa/
A PETITION has been set up calling for UK Border Agency officials to allow a Nepalese man to travel to the Ramsbottom home of his wife and seven-month-old son.
The UK Border Agency has rejected four separate visa applications for Biswodip Khadka, aged 29, to spend time with his wife Mairead, aged 31, and their son Rohan.
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Romanian and Bulgarian immigrant impact 'modest'.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22031724
'Little evidence' for Romania and Bulgaria immigration boom.
http://www.channel4.com/news/romania-bulgaria-immigration-uk-migration-2013-change
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Britain preparing for wave of tourism tourists.
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/britain-preparing-for-wave-of-tourism-tourists-2013040464734
THE UK is braced for a summer invasion of foreigners coming here simply to wander around.
So-called ‘tourism tourists’, or ‘tourists’ for short, come to England to exploit its rich cultural history.
A government spokesman said: “There’s a risk that these people will romanticise everything, reducing the country to a scone-based economy where everyone has to dress like either Jane Austen or a shepherd.
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https://twitter.com/EPinUK_Stats tweets :
#immigration: there are 2.5m EU migrants living in UK and 2.2m Brits living in other EU countries
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/despite-what-ukip-might-say-eu-migration-is-a--twoway-street-8560103.html#commentReference
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https://twitter.com/BritCits tweets:
Irish, example of how #immigration can progress and make a positive change to the face of a nation:
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/immigration/irish4.html
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https://twitter.com/BritCits immigrant of the day:
#Immigrant of day: Music legend Jimi Hendrix, African American, living in UK for work & gf (who didnt earn >£18,600)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix
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https://twitter.com/19pst tweets :
Plague of frogs? Goldsmiths, bankers, silk merchants? Who were they? Huguenots of Spitalfields Festival 8-12 April,
https://twitter.com/Huguenots_E1
https://twitter.com/Huguenots_E1 tweets :
3 Days Left until the #Huguenots of #Spitafields #Festival! 85+ events in 14 days - celebrating their contribution
http://huguenotsofspitalfields.org/
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https://twitter.com/Ziya_Meral tweets :
"500,000 Poles residing in UK, only 2 per cent are claiming any kind of benefits at all - around five times less than the national average"
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https://twitter.com/mryahbut tweets :
Robert Rustem: My wishes on International Roma Day | HUMANERIGHTSEUROPE:
http://www.humanrightseurope.org/2013/04/robert-rustem-my-wishes-on-international-roma-day/
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https://twitter.com/Yyadiloh tweets :
A snapshot of 19th-c European migration waves to the States.
http://exhibitions.europeana.eu/exhibits/show/europe-america-en
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https://twitter.com/amnesty tweets :
New report on #Roma rights in European Union
http://www.amnestyusa.org/research/reports/europe-human-rights-here-roma-rights-now-a-wake-up-call-to-the-european-union
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https://twitter.com/Kalayaan tweets :
Out of the frying pan into the fire, one yr tmrw since UK migrant domestic workers lost all protections against abuse
http://www.kalayaan.org.uk/
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of recent reports of Taliban threats against Afghan interpreters who have worked with British forces, they will extend the targeted assistance scheme to enable these interpreters and their families to resettle in the United Kingdom on the same basis as Iraqi interpreters.
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/lords/?id=2013-03-27a.1080.2&s
Via https://twitter.com/APPGMigration
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Golden Dawn candidate MP thrown in the sea at the harbour of Chania.
http://icantrelaxingreece.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/golden-dawn-candidate-mp-thrown-in-the-sea-at-the-harbour-of-chania/
Stelios Vlamakis, Golden Dawn candidate, was thrown in the sea at the Venetian port of Chania [Crete] by local residents reacting to the attacks against immigrants and other residents by Golden Dawn supporters at the centre of Chania.
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