Tell Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss: Scrap the Rwanda plan

Tell Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss: Scrap the Rwanda plan if elected PM

Dear supporter,

It was a huge relief when the first Rwanda deportation flight was cancelled last month. And in further welcome news, the government has confirmed that the policy is on hold until a new Prime Minister is chosen.

But this respite is only temporary. Appallingly, both Conservative leadership candidates have pledged to support and expand the Rwanda plan.

The case against this cruel approach is clear. Just last week, a report from the Home Affairs Committee found “no clear evidence” that it would work. And extraordinary revelations have disclosed that the Home Secretary ignored the UK High Commissioner to Rwanda’s advice not to sign a deal, due to fears that refugees could be forced into joining the country’s army.

Our community must make its voice clear: deporting any asylum seekers to Rwanda would be utterly unconscionable, and would fly in the face of Jewish values.

A change in leadership offers this country a fresh chance to show itself as compassionate and outward looking. As British Jews, it is critical that we continue the stand up against this appalling policy. Read on to find out how you can take action today.

Many thanks in advance,

Dr Edie Friedman
Executive Director

Fight the Rwanda plan: Three things you can do

1. Make your voice heard

Sign our letter to Conservative leadership candidates, urging Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to rethink the Rwanda Plan, and to pledge to scrap the policy if elected as Prime Minister.

2. Lobby your MP

Use our template letter and write to your MP to urge them to speak up against these cruel plans.

3. Join a demonstration

A judicial review into the Rwanda Plan’s legality will start at the High Court on Monday 5th September. Show your opposition by joining the protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice from 9am – 5pm (a rally will be held at 2pm).