A young individual seeking asylum expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Keir Starmer after being granted permission to stay in the UK. Khadar Mohamed, aged 24, who previously resided at the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, has been allowed to remain in the country based on human rights considerations. He plans to relocate to Bradford, West Yorkshire, and is eager to work and contribute to society.
Khadar conveyed his appreciation for the Labour government for their support, stating, “I have been informed recently that I have been granted the right to stay due to human rights reasons. I am thankful for the Government’s assistance. I want to extend my sincere thanks to Keir Starmer,” said Khadar today.
He added, “I believe many others in similar situations will also be permitted to remain. Several individuals at the hotel are facing comparable circumstances, and I am confident they will also succeed… People should remain calm. We are not malicious individuals.”
During the summer, protests erupted outside the Bell Hotel due to escalating tensions surrounding migration issues. Demonstrators opposing immigration, some masked and carrying English flags, gathered in protest.
Similar to asylum seekers in Oxford, Khadar and his acquaintances were living in fear and aspire to contribute positively to society. Khadar, hailing from Somalia, believes that attitudes towards asylum seekers staying in the UK are gradually changing. In an interview with the Daily Mail, he emphasized his desire to work and contribute, urging for the opportunity to remain and be productive.
The “one in, one out” initiative with France, aimed at curbing boat crossings, was put into effect this week. The first migrant, an Indian national who arrived via a small boat last month, was repatriated by plane on Thursday morning. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood hailed this action as a crucial initial step, with additional flights scheduled in the coming days.
An Eritrean man contested his deportation, facing potential removal to France. In a London hearing, his legal representatives argued that the deportation decision was unjust as he was not given sufficient opportunity to present evidence supporting his claim of being a trafficking victim.
The Home Office opposed efforts to delay the deportation, asserting to the High Court that there were no substantial grounds for a trial.
Epping District Council announced its intent to escalate the closure of the Bell Hotel case to the Supreme Court following the Court of Appeal’s decision to reverse a temporary injunction that would have required 138 asylum seekers to vacate the premises by September 12.
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