Stand Up to Racism is organising a second solidarity delegation to Calais this Saturday 17 October against the backdrop of a racist offensive against migrants and refugees from the government and right-wing press.
Theresa May used her conference speech last week to attack refugees in Europe as “bogus” and said high levels of immigration harms the cohesiveness of society. But the overwhelming solidarity shown by people in the UK and beyond, as well as the resilience of the refugees themselves has the potential to put the government on the backfoot. In the Guardian this week senior lawyers, former law lords and retired judges published a statement a condeming the governments response to the crisis see here.
It is crucial we step up our solidarity with migrant and refugees who are living in atrocious conditions in Calais with winter soon to be upon them.
If you have collected cash donations in workplaces, communities and union branches you can write a cheques to Secours Catholique and L’Auberge du Migrants and bring them with you on the delegation travelling to Calais on 17 October. Bring union/campaign banners and signs to send a message to Cameron that migrants and refugees are welcome and need to be let in. 
If you are taking a car or van please purchase a ticket on the Eurotunnel 10.50am from Folkestone ASAP to make sure we can arrive at the same time and please email info@standuptoracism.org.uk once you have booked so we have an idea of numbers. You will be able to meet others from the delegation in the carpark of Eurotunnel in Folkestone after check-in. If you are unable to get onto the 10.50am service please try and book the closet prior/following service. We aim to meet at the camp between 12.30pm and 1.30pm. The suggested return trip is the 18.20pm or later.
