Faith leaders across Britain come out against illegal migration bill

RELIGIOUS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – At the start of World Refugee Week, leaders of faiths and many Christian denominations have come out against the government’s illegal migration bill, which is going through parliament.

They have made a film voicing their concerns , which is published on the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland website.

Their message echoes the opposition to the bill from Church of England bishops in the House of Lords.

The bill would leave people arriving illegally in small boats unable to claim asylum and under threat of being removed to Rwanda, a situation which the faith leaders denounce as denying safety to those who are vulnerable.

The film includes 14 faith leaders saying people, of faith strive to welcome the stranger, to offer hospitality, to love, protect, listen, learn, and show compassion. “This bill does not reflect what we want our country to be”.