@EnverSol

CEO @refugeecouncil. 2023 Charity Times CEO of the year. Passionate about social justice. Proud Mancunian and internationalist. Tweeting in a personal capacity

 London
refugeecouncil.org.uk
Joined October 2010
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Enver Solomon 🧡 retweeted
Robert Ford@robfordmancsMay 8
I do wonder how stable this will be - incentives for parties in same bloc to vote tactically are very strong (but stronger on left side, who are most hurt by this current alignment)
Patrick English
@PME_PoliticsMay 8
We’ve released the BBC Projected National share based off the council results. Reform 26% Green 18% Labour 17% Conservative 17% Lib Dems 16% A clear but far from overwhelming victory for Reform, with everyone else clustered in a big lump behind them. Ultimate fragmentation.
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Enver Solomon 🧡 retweeted
Law & Disorder@LawDisorderShowFeb 4
Here's a reminder that our episode with former CEO of the @refugeecouncil, @EnverSol, is live. This is an essential conversation that sets the records straight on what the #law really is around #immigration and #seekingasylum in the UK. open.spotify.com/episode/0NA…

The Immigration Debate

Law and Disorder: News, politics and more, from a legal perspective · Episode

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Despite anti-refugee misinformation, we see in our frontline services every day how refugees already contribute massively to the UK. Our CEO @EnverSol in @theLDNstandard for the "Who's at your table?" campaign with @comicrelief. standard.co.uk/comment/enver…

Enver Solomon: 'When we hear the word ‘refugee’ do we think ‘giver’?'

Despite misinformation that characterises refugees as a burden, their massive contribution to London is what makes the city the thriving metropolis it is today

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Enver Solomon 🧡 retweeted
Tom Baldwin@TomBaldwin663 Oct 2025
.@bbcnickrobinson is a serious journalist and @BBCr4today is a national institution. I’m sure neither would deliberately want to mislead listeners about a hugely important issue like human rights. But it appears that they did.
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Congratulations to Refugee Council for winning in the Best Policy Initiative of the Year category at the #ThirdSectorAwards 2025 ⭐️🏆 @refugeecouncil
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Across the country, refugees are stepping up as key workers - rebuilding, contributing, and giving back. 💬 See their stories. refugeecouncil.org.uk/web-au…
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BBC Breakfast
@BBCBreakfast30 Aug 2025
'We shouldn't be using hotels they've become a flashpoint for community concern but also for far-right targeting as well' Enver Solomon from the Refugee Council spoke to #BBCBreakfast after the Court of Appeal allowed asylum seekers to remain at The Bell Hotel in Epping bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9w…
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"Whether escaping conflict in Sudan or repression under regimes such as the Taliban, people still need protection... We can meet this challenge by upholding a fair, managed system..." @EnverSol letter in today's Times: thetimes.com/comment/letters…

Times letters: A Palestinian state and cancelling comedians

Sir, Largely absent from the debate about Israel and Palestine is any consideration of the right of ethnic Jews (whether Israeli or not) to settle in the West Bank

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Enver Solomon 🧡 retweeted
Helen Altshul@hjaltshul26 Jul 2025
"Rhetoric that dehumanises people who've come to Britain seeking sanctuary creates a climate where violence can flourish - @EnverSol" share.google/eOTfZQD5vpyDjwe…

Epping asylum seekers afraid to exit hotel during protests

Some refugees have been chased through the streets of Epping, a charity chief claims.

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Delighted to work with @IKEAUK on a new hub from which we will keep helping young refugees feel welcome, supported, and ready to begin new chapters of their lives. It is going to be a magical place of healing and of recovery. londonworld.com/community/ik…

IKEA supports young refugees to create a new youth hub in London

IKEA and The Refugee Council have unveiled a newly refurbished youth hub within the charity’s new location on London’s Old Street.

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"Quitting the [Refugee] Convention would create chaos...we should fix the system, not dismantle its foundation" @EnverSol letter in today's Sunday Times thetimes.com/comment/letters…
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Uma Kumaran MP
@Uma_Kumaran19 Jun 2025
This #RefugeeWeek I raised the incredible work of local organisations in Stratford and Bow – from @RefugeeCouncil to RAMFEL, Magpie Project & Praxis who support refugees to rebuild, get into employment and become active members of our community and country Thank you for all you do, advocating for those fleeing from persecution and seeking to rebuild their lives ❤️
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.@EnverSol statement on 'return hubs'
Matt Dathan
@matt_dathan18 Apr 2025
Excl: The UNHCR has endorsed Labour’s plan to deport failed asylum seekers to 'return hubs' in third countries. This is a significant development because it was the UNHCR which ultimately collapsed the Rwanda scheme: thetimes.com/article/ae4c781…
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Happy Passover to all those celebrating resilience and freedom and reflecting on their own experiences of displacement.
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“It’s like a home away from home now. Everything is nice, but it’s mainly the community, the warmth of the people.” Meet Sawsan, a 22-year-old Syrian refugee building a new life in Sheffield. thestar.co.uk/news/people/sh…

Sheffield is ‘home away from home’ for refugee who’s spent her life fleeing war

Sheffield has become a ‘home away from home’ for one refugee who’s spent her life being forced from one nation to the next in an attempt to flee war.

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🧵 A @Moreincommon_ poll commissioned by The Refugee Council reveals that: 📊71% of Britons say the UK is more divided than 20 years ago and 68% believe attitudes toward refugees have worsened. 📊Yet, over half (56%) of Briton's favour integration, and a majority 69% are proud of our history welcoming refugees. Let’s dive into the findings & why this matters. 👇
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🧵The Refugee Council has a new look and sound. But our vision stays the same. We see a Britain where refugees find safety and have a fair chance to rebuild purposeful, happy lives, contributing to our communities.
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What’s next? We’re inviting you to be part of this journey.  Follow us for updates. Share this to spread the message. Visit our website to learn more: refugeecouncil.org.uk/ /END

Home - Refugee Council

Born in the aftermath of World War II, we’ve been empowering refugees to rebuild their lives in Britain for more than seventy years.

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Good to see coverage of our asylum appeals backlog analysis in today's Times (via @matt_dathan) thetimes.com/uk/politics/art…

Backlog of rejected asylum seekers’ appeals up 500% in two years

The number of asylum seekers waiting for an appeal rose to nearly 42,000 by the end of last year, delaying removals and driving up taxpayer costs

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Enver Solomon 🧡 retweeted
APPG on Refugees@APPGRefugees27 Feb 2025
MPs are taking evidence from experts on the Border Security Bill today. @refugeecouncil CEO @EnverSol, @BritishRedCross and @scotrefcouncil told MPs that new offences in the Bill could persecute refugees and without safe routes people will still risk their lives to seek safety.
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