Published by The Mail on Sunday (13th September, 2015) In the three-storey house in the neat village of Gerstungen, the smell of smoke and charred wood hangs heavy […]
Europe / Greece / Immigration / Policy
The big society bites back on refugees
Published by The Independent (7th September, 2015) Over the past five years I have spent much of my time covering the story of migration. I have met people […]
Africa / Aid / Eritrea / Europe / European Union / Immigration / Policy
Moving the goalposts to keep out refugees from repression
Published by The Independent (31st August, 2015) Eritrea is routinely called ‘Africa’s North Korea’ for its repression, restrictions on daily life and routine use of torture to crush […]
Disability / Health / Policy
Low pay for carers endangers the old, the sick and disabled
Published by The Independent (24th August, 2013) The care home was judged ‘inadequate’ for safety, leadership and effectiveness. The five residents were moved after it emerged they were […]
Economics / Immigration / Policy
Curry house crisis as two shut every week
Published by The Mail on Sunday (23rd August, 2015) At least two curry houses are closing each week in Britain due to a crippling shortage of chefs. The trade […]
Education / Immigration / Policy
Help these smart students – don’t hinder them
Published by The Independent (18th August, 2015) Having worked hard at school, Emmanuel Opoku was rewarded with exceptional exam results and looking forward to university. Despite his tough background […]
Europe / Greece / Immigration / Policy / Syria
Delivered from hell to the cauldron of Kos
Published by The Mail on Sunday (17th August, 2015) Helen and Mustafa got married almost a year ago – and like all young couples, had hopes and plans […]
Africa / Aid / Europe / Immigration / Policy / Politics
No minister – our billions in foreign aid make it more likely migrants come here
Published by The Daily Mail (11th August, 2015) With every passing day, it becomes harder to have confidence in the Government’s flailing response to the tide of humanity […]
Aid / Economics / Europe / Immigration / Policy / Politics
The inconvenient truth about migrants
Published by The Independent (10th August, 2015) Halima was from Yarmouk, a suburb of Damascus besieged by both Syrian government and Islamic State forces. She was travelling with […]
Africa / Aid / Europe / Feature / Immigration / Libya / Policy
Voyage of the damned
Published by The Mail on Sunday (19th July, 2015) Shortly after breakfast I spotted a blob on the horizon across the sparkling Mediterranean sea. Within minutes came confirmation: […]