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Member writes op-ed for major Bangladesh newspaper

On 10 June, The Daily Sun (a major English-speaking newspaper in Bangladesh) published an opinion piece by Migrant Voice member Wahidur Rahman. Wahidur writes about the strained relationship between Bangladesh and its diasporas during the Covid-19 pandemic and warns that the impact could go on far beyond the end of the pandemic. "Bangladesh – which always welcomed us before – has turned hostile," he wrote. "The unwelcoming messages from Bangladeshis have been excruciating. It breaks my heart to see the offensive, derogatory language on the banners, cemetery gates, and shop…

On 10 June, The Daily Sun (a major English-speaking newspaper in Bangladesh) published an opinion piece by Migrant Voice member Wahidur Rahman. Wahidur writes about the strained relationship between Bangladesh…

MV member facilitates story in The National

On 4 June 2020, The National published a story about the human cost of the UK's proposed new quarantine measures, interviewing Andrea Nogales about her difficult decision of whether to visit her family in Spain and risk losing her job in the UK or delay her family visit again. This story was pitched and the interview facilitated by Ciaran McMurray, Migrant Voice member and volunteer. “It’s the longest period I’ve spent away from them, so it has been very difficult, especially for my grandmother who is 93 years old and…

On 4 June 2020, The National published a story about the human cost of the UK's proposed new quarantine measures, interviewing Andrea Nogales about her difficult decision of whether to…

MV member writes op-ed for Each Other

On 28 May, news platform Each Other published an opinion piece by Migrant Voice member and Migrant Ambassador Cryton Chikoko. "Putting aside the question of how believable Cummings’ story may be, most people will have felt the anxiety of looking after children or vulnerable friends and family members amid the global pandemic," Cryton writes. "But for those who have had to deal with the Home Office in the past, the outpouring of empathy from the government towards Cummings’ predicament will also seem a glaring double standard." Read the full article…

On 28 May, news platform Each Other published an opinion piece by Migrant Voice member and Migrant Ambassador Cryton Chikoko. "Putting aside the question of how believable Cummings’ story may…

MV member speaks to Business Insider

On 27 May, Business Insider published an article about international students who are concerned about their courses starting in September, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of these students was Yuliya Chystaya, Migrant Voice member and a participant in the Migrant Ambassadors project (part of Meet a Migrant). "It's not fair to pay hefty fees and then go online," she said. "Students don't get as much from an online course versus face-to-face. And there's access to labs and libraries to think about." Read the full article here. This interview was…

On 27 May, Business Insider published an article about international students who are concerned about their courses starting in September, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of these students was…

MV speaks to Morning Star about asylum support

On 27 May, Morning Star published an article about the Government's failure to respond to calls to raise asylum support by £20 per week during the Covid-19 pandemic. MV Director, Nazek Ramadan, spoke to the reporter, saying that this lack of action “marks a continuation of the hostile environment … forcing a group of people who already have no right to work and support themselves to barely survive in extreme poverty during a time of global crisis.” Read the full article here.

On 27 May, Morning Star published an article about the Government's failure to respond to calls to raise asylum support by £20 per week during the Covid-19 pandemic. MV Director,…

Guardian speaks to MV member about surcharge

On 22 May, MV member Caroline (a pseudonym) spoke to the Guardian about the impact of the NHS surcharge on her and other migrants. “I have paid tax all along," she said. "I look at it, at where I’ve come from in Jamaica, and I think yes, the UK gives you an opportunity, you can come and work here. But then they use the other hand, they pull it all back.” Read the full article here.

On 22 May, MV member Caroline (a pseudonym) spoke to the Guardian about the impact of the NHS surcharge on her and other migrants. “I have paid tax all along,"…

MV op-ed on NHS surcharge

On 22 May, Politics published a Migrant Voice op-ed on the NHS surcharge. "To abolish the charge for Shantel but not Aniska is cruel and indefensible," we said. "It feeds a poisonous narrative – one that has flourished during the Covid-19 pandemic – that says some migrants are worth more than others, that only those who risk their lives on the frontline deserve a semblance of fair treatment, while the rest are left to drown in stress and debt." Read the article here.

On 22 May, Politics published a Migrant Voice op-ed on the NHS surcharge. "To abolish the charge for Shantel but not Aniska is cruel and indefensible," we said. "It feeds…

Member speaks to Press Association about surcharge

On 21 May, the Press Association wrote a story about the NHS surcharge and included a quote from an MV member in the West Midlands. “It should be extended further to everybody, because it’s not easy finding £1,000,” she said. “It affects everybody, not only frontline workers." The story was used by the Evening Standard, This Is London, the Evening Express and The Argus.

On 21 May, the Press Association wrote a story about the NHS surcharge and included a quote from an MV member in the West Midlands. “It should be extended further…

MV Director speaks to Euronews

On 21 May, MV Director Nazek Ramadan spoke to Euronews about the NHS surcharge. She said the fee had always been "deeply unfair", and raising it would be "particularly cruel". She then pointed toward an already high cost for visas "leaving ordinary people impoverished," and said: "We know parents who are faced with the choice between feeding their children and renewing their visas. That should not happen in Britain today." Read the full article here.

On 21 May, MV Director Nazek Ramadan spoke to Euronews about the NHS surcharge. She said the fee had always been "deeply unfair", and raising it would be "particularly cruel".…

MV member speaks to Channel 4 News

On 21 May, Channel 4 News spoke to MV member Shantel, a care home assistant who, like most migrants, pays the NHS surcharge on top of her taxes and visa fees. "I'm struggling... I already pay taxes, so why do I have to pay the NHS surcharge?" she said. "It's like a double tax. It's like I'm not worth anything, it's like I'm not valued as a person. But I'm doing a lot, I'm on the frontline, I'm risking my life, I'm putting myself out there to help people." During…

On 21 May, Channel 4 News spoke to MV member Shantel, a care home assistant who, like most migrants, pays the NHS surcharge on top of her taxes and visa…

Nurse shares their experience of immigration injustice in The Guardian