New report 'Welcoming Growth: The economic case for a fair and humane asylum system'

Credit: Together with Refugees

Source: Together with Refugees

Britain's refugee policies have been uncaring, chaotic, and costly for too long. They aren't working for refugees, and they aren't working for communities across the country. The politically mismanaged and unnecessarily costly asylum system, along with unfounded narratives that refugees are a drain on public services and damage the economy, have led to febrile debates and violence.

In reality, short-sighted, headline-grabbing, and incoherent Government policies are not only hindering the integration of refugees, damaging their well-being and economic stability, but also disturbing societal cohesion and values.

Together With Refugees' new report, in partnership with the Public and Commercial Services Union, makes the economic case for a fair and humane asylum system.

It sets out how inexcusable inefficiencies in the UK's asylum system are inflating public costs, alongside the rarely told reality that refugees not only play a significant role in our communities but could make a vital financial contribution. These findings undermine arguments claiming that refugees drain public services. It demonstrates that with the right changes to the asylum system, refugees would be able to contribute more to our country, not only as friends and neighbours, but through taxes and economic growth.

LINK

https://togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-growth/