Asylum ‘hotels’ are bad for everyone. And the reason we’re in this mess in the first place is decades of neglectful under-investment in...

The UK-France agreement on Channel crossings is Starmer’s first real foray into new policy on irregular migration.  Here’s a summary and...

Through my PhD research on UK irregular migration policy, I’ve started to explore the world of policy studies. Rather than analysing a...

In this brief case study, I'm interested in the interaction between gendered structural violence, gender roles and actual violence in...

UK immigration policy is frequently little more than grandstanding performance art with the goal of consolidating power (also known as...

I love the voluntary sector and have worked in it for over 20 years, starting as a volunteer and helping to co-found a charity in the...

Following on from Humanitarian Career Advice (Part 1) , here are some further things to consider if you’re starting your career in the UK humanitarian sector (or would like to): (Need help finding your dream job? Get in touch here - https://forms.gle/pQXQPAT2uLGGes3t9 ) Get Involved Which organisations could you get involved with now to maximise future opportunities?  Could you become a supporter, join in with events, volunteer?  What are you good at that could add value to t

Labour are nearly in charge.  But what will they do about immigration?  Will they learn the lessons from their last stint in government...

I was recently asked by an ex-colleague for some tips on how to lead a team. Over 20 years I’ve led many diverse, cross-cultural teams of...

The following is a summary of ‘Myth 22: Climate change will lead to mass migration’ from ‘How migration really works’ by the brilliant...

I’ve been reflecting on my career path to date and I thought it might be helpful to share some quick thoughts for those just starting out in the UK humanitarian sector (or those who would like to). I’ve worked in the UK voluntary sector for 20 years, in the refugee & migrant sector, and the housing & homelessness sector, worked for large NGOs and volunteered with grassroots initiatives, in both national and local roles. Through years of frontline work and leading many teams,

Summary Whilst problematic, age assessment of asylum applicants claiming to be minors is crucial to ensure the welfare of children.  The...

My research on UK irregular migration policy between 2016-2023 (‘Small Boats and Tall Tales: The Great British Border Spectacle and the...

On Monday 4th December, the UK Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced a new 5-point plan to reduce net migration: Care workers will...

Networking is an ugly word.. More than that, I used to think networking itself was gross too. All smarmy schmoozing and fakery which,...

An exploration of how political narrative shapes humanitarian responses to migration, examining historical contexts, policy implications,...

A summary and quick analysis of the recently published Joseph Rowntree Foundation report; ‘ Destitution in the UK 2023 ’ as it pertains...

Since the early 1900s, UK immigration policy has been discriminatory and highly racialised.  Legislation seeking to control the number of...

The humanitarian mantra of ‘do no harm’ is well known, but whilst ‘self care’ has become a buzz phrase of late, it is crucial that we...

An extract from my research - 'Small Boats & Tall Tales: The Great British Border Spectacle and the illegalisation of irregular...