The article discusses the vital role that The Independent plays in delivering news on pressing issues like reproductive rights, immigration, and climate change. It highlights an urgent appeal from over 100 civil groups for Yvette Cooper to engage with refugee charities regarding recent immigration rule changes, pointing out repeated denials of meeting requests. In a time of rising concerns about immigration policies, the article underscores the need for balanced reporting and the importance of hearing from both sides of the discussion, ensuring all perspectives are represented.
In the joint letter, which has been signed by organisations including Refugee Council, Care4Calais and Choose Love, charities have called on the home secretary to meet with them and with some of the migrants they support.
Senior charity leaders have sent repeated requests to meet with Ms Cooper since the election but have had their invites turned down, The Independent understands.
The call comes after Sir Keir Starmer warned that the UK risks becoming an island of strangers as he laid out plans aimed at significantly reducing immigration.
Among the measures announced were a ban on the recruitment of care workers from overseas, increased English language requirements for immigrants, and the tightening of access to skilled worker visas.
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