Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Last year, the lives of too many women, men and children were lost at sea as people tried to reach safety in the UK. As a fair and compassionate nation, we should be understanding of what leads people to take such desperate measures and do everything we can to help save their lives.
Tom Nguyen, Parliamentary Lead, Together With Refugees - 9 February 2022 reported that on 9th February 2022
Tuesday, 15th of February, marks six months since Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, destroying lives and forcing people to flee. The UK Government has made limited progress towards its loudly proclaimed commitments to welcome and resettle 20,000 Afghan refugees over the next four years. Asylum Matters have prepared an excellent template letter for individuals to send their MPs.
From Together with Refugees via Action network.org
Message from tje Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JWCI) 12 people have now had their 'boat steering' convictions quashed. These are people who were forced by smugglers to steer the boats they crossed the Channel in. Despite having crossed to seek asylum, they were convicted of smuggling offences.
Bedford Borough Council will be providing vouchers to families with children eligible for income related free school meals.