Category - Strangers into Citizens

Amnesty for migrants could raise £3 billion in UK

staff writers — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:06:00 +0100

Campaigners, including many church groups, have been encouraged by a study that an amnesty for many of the 600,000 illegal migrants in Britain could provide a £3 million boost to the economy.

Welcoming strangers as citizens

Press Office — Tue, 05 May 2009 09:13:38 +0100

Backing the 4 May 2009 'day of action' calling for undocumented migrants in the UK to have the opportunity to become citizens, Simon Barrow, co-director of the religion and society think-tank Ekkle

Church services to celebrate the contribution of migrants to British life

staff writers — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:22:29 +0100

For the first time, services will take place at Westminster Abbey and the Methodist Central Hall (opposite the Houses of Parliament) at the same time, celebrating the place of migrants in modern British society.

Churches to gather in mass demonstration of support for migrant amnesty

agency reporter — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:34:45 +0100

In what is set to be one of the largest ever Christian expressions in the public square, thousands are to attend simultaneous services celebrating the place of migrants.

Lib Dems follow church calls for migrant amnesty

staff writers — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:09:45 +0100

The Liberal Democrats yesterday responded to a call by many Christians for an amnesty for illegal immigrants.

Thousands call for illegal immigrant amnesty

staff writers — Tue, 08 May 2007 08:09:10 +0100

Thousands attended a Mass and rally in London yesterday, to celebrate immigration and call for an amnesty for illegal immigrants.

Archbishop's 'mass for migrants' in campaign for illegal immigrant amnesty

staff writers — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:38:38 +0100

Thousands are expected to take part in a special church service next week to celebrate immigration and call for an amnesty for illegal immigrants.