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Lewisham Council to Vote on Banning Cooperation with Home Office on Immigration Raids

15 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

Lewisham council, led by the Green party, is set to vote on a motion to prohibit cooperation with the Home Office regarding immigration raids. This decision follows revelations that the government intended to utilize environmental health data to target restaurant workers for deportation.
If passed, this initiative would be a significant step towards establishing a network of sanctuary boroughs across London.
The initiative comes amid ongoing discussions about immigration policy in the UK, particularly concerning the treatment of undocumented migrants. The use of local government resources, such as environmental health data, for immigration enforcement has raised ethical concerns and prompted calls for sanctuary policies…
The proposed ban by Lewisham council is indicative of a broader trend among local governments to resist central government immigration policies perceived as unjust. By rejecting collaboration with the Home Office, the Greens are positioning themselves as advocates for vulnerable communities, potentially influencing…

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This summary is based on an exclusive report from The Guardian and reflects the views and policies of the Lewisham council.