Public Statement

Asylum Support, Local Authorities and Taxpayers: What’s the Connection?

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What’s the Connection? Asylum Support, Local Authorities and Taxpayers The Home Office has done a very poor job of building public knowledge about the asylum system, specifically how it functions and how it is funded. This vacuum has been filled by assumptions, anecdotes, and, increasingly, political narratives that bear little relation to the evidence. We

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People Seeking Asylum in North East Scotland: Facts, Not Myths​

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Across the North East, people seeking asylum are part of our neighbourhoods, schools, and communities — yet damaging myths continue to spread. This guide brings together local facts, national data, and clear explanations to challenge misinformation and foster understanding. It offers a grounded, accessible overview of the asylum system and the realities people face, helping partners and communities respond with clarity, dignity, and respect.

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Partnership Statement on Asylum Hotel Protests

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Partnership Statement on Asylum hotel protests This statement was published on 27th August 2025    We are incredibly concerned about recent protests in Aberdeen which have targeted accommodation where people seeking asylum are staying. We must live our values as a Partnership and speak out in the face of racism and discrimination, countering misinformation with facts.  Although these protests are presented as protecting women and children, they instead

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