Hammersmith leads on children alone in Calais

On Thursday Clare Burnett, from our group, visited Calais with Stephen Cowan and other Ealing and Lambeth Council leaders to try to unblock the current impasse of children stuck in the so called ‘jungle’.  The visit, organised by Citizens UK, aimed to highlight the absurdity of Councils ready to take children immediately and children stuck Read more about Hammersmith leads on children alone in Calais[…]

At least 10 unaccompanied minors to come to LBHF

Stephen Cowan, Leader of Hammersmith and Fulham Council,  has announced that the Borough will welcome at least 10 unaccompanied minors.  This is the result of our meeting with him, Alf Dubs, Andy Slaughter MP, Citizens UK and the Borough social inclusion team in July.  The Council has cross party support on this issue and is working hard to address some Read more about At least 10 unaccompanied minors to come to LBHF[…]