Reports from Calais from 14-23 November (by calais migrants solidarity):

Tuesday November 23nd: The break Africa House recieved from police raids was short lived as they were hit with a huge raid at just past 8.00am this morning. No stone was left unturned as four vans worth of CRS (Unit 7) searched every room in every building arresting 21 African Migrants. CMS activists were on watch and allerted people inside with whistles and shouting, unfortunately – most likely due to the incredible rain – many people decided against running away. One arrest van was filled past capacity and four people had to stand. Activists commented on the overloaded bus but the police responded with shrugged shoulders and smirks. While waiting for the next arrest van to arrive, hot tea and pastries were distributed to the hungry Migrants (by CMS) who would be missing there breakfast sat in the police cells.

What do you think of the pre-entry English test?

1. Do you think the government should be able to introduce another law attacking migrants? Yes/No

2. Do you think people should have to pass an English test before they can join their partners in the UK? Yes/No

3. Do you think the government is introducing this law to help migrants learn English? Yes/No

If you answered NO to all 3 questions then join us on November 29th to show your opposition to the introduction of a pre entry English requirement for people coming to the UK on a spousal visa. This law will affect those from areas of the world where English classes are not available, or who can’t afford to pay for such classes. It extends the reach of the UK border agency to spouses’ countries of origin.