The All-Party Parliamentary Group on No Recourse to Public Funds aims to work towards the elimination of destitution amongst migrants who have ‘no recourse to public funds’ by virtue of having irregular immigration status or as a condition imposed on their visa, with a particular focus on families and vulnerable adults, and to contribute to policy and legislation in this area.
Members of the APPG on NRPF
Chair – Kate Osamor MP (Labour)
Vice-chair – Stuart C McDonald MP (SNP)
Vice-chair – Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour)
Vice-Chair – Sir Peter Bottomley MP (Conservative)
Vice-Chair – Rt Hon John McDonnell MP (Labour)
Vice-Chair – The Lord Bishop of Durham
Vice-Chair – Anne McLaughlin (SNP)
Members:
- Alex Sobel MP
- David Linden MP
- Chris Stephens MP
- Debbie Abrahams MP
- Helen Hayes MP
- Jon Cruddas MP
- Kerry McCarthy MP
- Christine Rees MP
- Lloyd Russell Moyle MP
- Mike Kane MP
- Naz Shah MP
- Neil Coyle MP
- Stephen Timms MP
- David Simmonds MP
- Kirsty Blackman MP
- Steven Bonnar MP
- Tony Lloyd MP
The secretariat for the APPG on No Recourse to Public Funds is provided jointly by Project 17 and Just Fair.
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Recent Events and News from the APPG on NRPF
Children in poverty and NRPF: Work and Pensions Committee call for evidence.
As part of their inquiry into children living in poverty the Work and Pensions Committee has put out a call for evidence which specifically focuses on the impact of no recourse to public funds (NRPF) on child poverty. They are looking for as many organisations and individuals as possible to put in evidence. This is…
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Nationality and Borders Bill and NRPF
We have drafted a short briefing on the Nationality and Borders Bill as laid before Parliament on the 6th of July 2021. The briefing focuses specifically on Clause 10 of the Bill which proposes to restrict access to public funds (NRPF) to refugees given Temporary Protection Status. There briefing can be found here We hope…
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Brexit, EUSS deadline and the impact on families with NRPF
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on No Recourse to Public Funds invites you to a panel discussion on: The end of the EU Settlement Scheme and the impact on families with NRPF Wednesday July 7th 2020 10:30 – 11:30 Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be circulated to registered participants prior to meeting. This event, hosted by the APPG…
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APPG on NRPF AGM held on 09.06.2021
After a short hiatus the APPG on NRPF held our Annual General Meeting on the 9th of June 2021. During the meeting officers were elected and a work plan agreed for the coming year. Minutes from the meeting can be found here
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APPG on No Recourse to Public Funds: COVID-19 and NRPF
This online meeting of the APPG on NRPF will look at the impact that COVID-19 is having on people with NRPF. Guest speakers: Nadia Chalabi, Free School Meals Advocate, Hackney Migrant Centre Rukayat, Shakira, Rashidat, and Esther, WINGS Henry St Clair Miller, NRPF Network Andy Jolly, Researcher, Institute for Community Research and Development at the…
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APPG on NRPF event: How can the Domestic Abuse Bill ensure no woman is left behind?
This event, hosted by the APPG on No Recourse to Public Funds, will look at the issues facing migrant women who experience domestic abuse, and explore how the Domestic Abuse Bill can be used to ensure all women can access support and safety, regardless of immigration status. Guest speakers: Pragna Patel, Director, Southall Black Sisters…
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