Jonathan Ellis

I've just signed this petition. Will you add your name and share too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pay-… via @38degrees

Just found out that popular airline, Jet2, uses AirTanker planes. I just emailed Jet2, asking them to join us in taking a stand and urge AirTanker to stand on the right side of history. secure.freedomfromtorture.org/page/148549/ac…

Such great news…

Immigration detention is always harmful and must end. No one should be held against their will, esp those who've already experienced trauma. Two Govt sponsored pilots have shown how individuals can reside in the community while their status is being resolved fairly + humanely.

Great to be with the #FirstYearsFirstPriority campaign on #earlychildhood in Brussels over last 2 days. Such energy from 11 countries across Europe to make case for investment in early years @Eurochild_org

“I call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.” -- @antonioguterres calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East to ease the epic human suffering, which has put many lives - and the fate of the entire region - at risk.

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Inspiring to hear @sabir_zazai speak @CityofSanctuary AGM. At such a bleak time for refugee rights in the UK, his speech was a powerful rallying cry - there is a real power in human kindness!

Great to be in Birmingham today @CityofSanctuary for the annual conference and AGM. Inspiring to be with so many committed people from across the UK!

All people fleeing persecution – including for their sexuality or beliefs – should have the right to safety. Standing up for our shared humanity is just as important today as it ever was. These international frameworks exist to protect everyone. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

Sharp rise in the number of empty properties in England theguardian.com/society/2023/s…

📷 Three great goals have given us the lead. Keep going, lads! 3-1 | #itfc

This is so great to see! Richly deserved recognition ….

My response to Labour and Keir Starmer’s intervention on asylum and channel crossings.. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

The Brook House Public Inquiry reports next Tuesday. Here’s what Jonathan Ellis of @DetentionForum said when we asked him about detention… @refugeecouncil @rainbowmigrants

The Trussell Trust and JRF are calling on the UK government to guarantee that the basic rate of Universal Credit at least covers the essentials we all need. Email your MP and ask them to guarantee #OurEssentials action.trusselltrust.org/nearly-3-milli…

Several of our members have been involved in running accommodation pilots that offer an alternative to detention. Community-based initiatives with support & legal advice are more cost-effective, have better outcomes &, vitally, treat people with humanity. theguardian.com/world/2023/aug…

And I had the opportunity today to work with the inspirational @ahlam8814 and @VOICESNetworkUK to re-define what it means to be truly safe as a human

Powerful article showing that this bill will lead to children being abused and exploited theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Act now to stop the cruel new immigration bill - urge Rishi Sunak to protect those who need safety @amnestyUK amnesty.org.uk/actions/stop-c…