Appalling as this is, am glad this policy now getting public attention. This has been going on for years. @JenLaydenSNP & myself have repeatedly made strong representations to Home Office Ministers & officials. We were assured Serco would at least engage with GlasgowCC in future
I’m furious Serco have announced another round of evictions - and on this scale - without any discussion with the organisations who have to deal with the impact of this on the ground. But let’s be clear: the blame lies squarely with the UK Home Office, who could stop this now
In 2012, @GlasgowCC were the first Council in the UK to condemn the forced destitution of asylum seekers. I moved the motion as my maiden speech. This is a deliberate, longstanding policy by the UK government to drive already vulnerable people on to the streets. It needs to end.
