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MV members speak to Guardian about NHS surcharge

On 20 May, two MV members who work in the healthcare sector spoke to the Guardian about the impact of the NHS surcharge and the high cost of visas. "It’s a struggle to pay my rent and I’ve never had a holiday," said Folasade. "I pay £500 every month towards my debts for previous fees and next year I have to pay another set. I don’t know yet how I will pay them.” MV Director Nazek Ramadan also spoke to the newspaper: “Ordinary families are being stripped bare. We know…

On 20 May, two MV members who work in the healthcare sector spoke to the Guardian about the impact of the NHS surcharge and the high cost of visas. "It’s…

MV member writes for Metro about Covid-19 experience

On 15 May, Metro published an article by one of MV's members, writing about his struggles during Covid-19. He is one of the international students who was wrongly accused of cheating on an English test by the Government in 2014 and he has been fighting to clear his name and restart his life since then. He wrote the piece in support of Amnesty UK and MV's joint call for the Government to make sure everyone can access their basic needs during the pandemic. "Since losing the little income I had,…

On 15 May, Metro published an article by one of MV's members, writing about his struggles during Covid-19. He is one of the international students who was wrongly accused of…

Joint op-ed with Amnesty UK

On 14 May, a joint Migrant Voice-Amnesty UK op-ed was published on Politics, calling on the Government to ensure that everyone is able to access their basic needs during the Covid-19 pandemic - financial support so people can feed themselves and their families, safe accommodation, and access to vital healthcare - regardless of immigration status. "None of the above will be easy," wrote MV Director Nazek Ramadan and Amnesty UK Director Kate Allen. "The immigration system has been very effective at isolating people and making them fearful of government and…

On 14 May, a joint Migrant Voice-Amnesty UK op-ed was published on Politics, calling on the Government to ensure that everyone is able to access their basic needs during the…

MV staff member Selbin featured in I Am Birmingham

On 21 April, news website I Am Birmingham featured a story about Selbin Kabote, MV staff member in the West Midlands, who is a judge for this year's One World Media awards. “I’m looking forward to this event as it chimes so closely with our work at Migrant Voice, which is committed to shining a spotlight on migrants and refugees who have stories to tell.” Read the full article here.

On 21 April, news website I Am Birmingham featured a story about Selbin Kabote, MV staff member in the West Midlands, who is a judge for this year's One World…

MV member quoted again in Independent article about visas

On 15 April, MV member Shantel Murray was quoted again in the Independent following a call from some charities and politicians to extend the automatic visa extensions for some NHS workers to social care workers. Read the article here.

On 15 April, MV member Shantel Murray was quoted again in the Independent following a call from some charities and politicians to extend the automatic visa extensions for some NHS…

MV members speak to Novara Media about volunteering for the NHS

On 12 April 2020, Novara Media published an article about undocumented migrants in the UK who wanted to volunteer for the NHS volunteering scheme during the pandemic, but weren't able to because of their status. The journalist spoke to three MV members and MV Director, Nazek Ramadan. "I felt really proud to apply to volunteer," said Jakir. "The NHS are doing a hard job for us, and I want to show my appreciation and help them." Read the full article here. This article was pitched and published as part of…

On 12 April 2020, Novara Media published an article about undocumented migrants in the UK who wanted to volunteer for the NHS volunteering scheme during the pandemic, but weren't able…

MV member speaks to i news about asylum support

On 8 April, i news published a story about an asylum seeker, a member of MV, who is struggling to live on £20/week during the Covid-19 pandemic. "It's very difficult to live with this money, very difficult. We just survive," he said. Read the full article here. This interview was facilitated as part of Migrant Voice's Meet a Migrant project.

On 8 April, i news published a story about an asylum seeker, a member of MV, who is struggling to live on £20/week during the Covid-19 pandemic. "It's very difficult…

MV quoted in story about asylum seeker support

On 6 April, i news reported on a call from dozens of charities for asylum support to be increased by £20 per week during the Covid-19 pandemic. Migrant Voice was one of those organisations and spoke to the journalist for the article. "Right now, it's almost impossible for someone to survive on this amount, while keeping themselves and those around them safe," said Nazek Ramadan, MV Director. Many other news outlets also reported on this call and mentioned Migrant Voice as among the signatories of the letter. Read the full…

On 6 April, i news reported on a call from dozens of charities for asylum support to be increased by £20 per week during the Covid-19 pandemic. Migrant Voice was…

MV quoted in article about NHS visa extensions

On 31 March 2020, The National published an article about NHS staff visa extensions and quoted Migrant Voice. “The Home Secretary rightly says that NHS workers shouldn’t be ‘distracted’ by visa applications right now," said MV Director Nazek Ramadan. “But no one should – applications come with a mountain of paperwork, an extortionate cost, and a complexity that would baffle any ordinary person. “We need a complete change of perspective – everyone in the UK must be considered as having the right to reside here and therefore the right to access healthcare,…

On 31 March 2020, The National published an article about NHS staff visa extensions and quoted Migrant Voice. “The Home Secretary rightly says that NHS workers shouldn’t be ‘distracted’ by visa applications…

MV member speaks to Independent about being a care worker

On 3 April, the Independent published a story about care workers feeling "forgotten" by the Government, who have automatically extended visas for some frontline workers, but not others. Journalist May Bulman spoke to MV member in the West Midlands Shantel Murray, who is a care worker: “I wanted to do nursing but I couldn’t because I couldn’t afford overseas student fees, so I decided to be a care worker and I’m working hard. Right now I’m doing all I can to help the community. But I just feel so undervalued.”…

On 3 April, the Independent published a story about care workers feeling "forgotten" by the Government, who have automatically extended visas for some frontline workers, but not others. Journalist May…

Nurse shares their experience of immigration injustice in The Guardian