It's time for an immigrant strike

"A closed country is a dying country... A closed mind is a dying mind" - Edna Ferber View this email in your browser Ever since the EU referendum, the rhetoric from some politicians and parts of the press has led to immigrants in the UK feeling as if they are not welcome. So perhaps Britain needs to see just how impossible it would be to function without them. Our first piece today explores this idea and highlights a planned day of protest to show the contribution immigrants make. And, we report that Labour's candidate in the Richmond by-election has suggested that the party could block Brexit. Christian Wolmar has told Politics.co.uk that Labour MPs could have little choice but to take a 'principled' stance and oppose the triggering of Article 50. Latest Articles     One Day Without Us: It's time for an immigrant strike   On Nov 08, 2016 10:00 am Would the UK really cope if immigrants all downed tools for one day? Read more... »       Labour's Richmond by-election candidate says party could block Brexit     On Nov 08, 2016 10:21 am Party's candidate says it would be 'irresponsible' to give blank cheque for Brexit Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Offshore Wind - Delivering For Britain   On Nov 04, 2016 02:25 pm Offshore wind is a British success story. This short video from Renewable UK was released as part of Offshore Wind Week 2016. Read more... » The State of US-Europe Relations   On Oct 17, 2016 09:20 am Based on a recent simulation, the US and Americas Programme at Chatham House has found that Europe could have the soft power tools needed to avoid the outbreak of conflict in the Asia-Pacific region between continental neighbours Japan and China. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Brexit: NOAH's priorities for the UK animal medicines sector NOAH has set out the priorities needed to deliver a thriving animal health sector following the UK's exit from the EU. Read more... »   Voice welcomes announcement on early years qualification consultation Union welcomes the announcement of a new consultation into Level 3 early years qualification requirements. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences