MDP In the News

Our calls for voting rights and migrant democratic participation have been covered across national and local media. See our features below.

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10 March, 2026

  • The ‘Representation’ of the People Bill leaves millions unrepresented

    16 February, 2026

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  • ‘I fled Africa to safety in the UK – Starmer’s migrant crackdown means I could be sent back’

    19 November, 2025

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  • How Labour’s controversial immigration crackdown could make Britain’s asylum rules among the toughest in Europe

    17 November, 2025

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  • Young People Just Won the Vote. Migrant Residents Like Me Are Still Shut Out

    18 September, 2025

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  • A sidewalk outside a polling station with a sign pointing to the polling station entrance.

    Demanding More from the Moment - Our Next Democracy Minister Must Ensure Votes for All

    25 August, 2025

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  • Labour's Plans for Electoral Reform Must include Voting Rights for All Residents

    29 July, 2025

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  • Online news article titled 'Why we need more migrants in political office' with a picture of a smiling woman with crossed arms on the right side of the page.

    Why We Need More Migrants in Political Office

    4 July, 2025

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  • A digital graphic combining the flags of the European Union and the United Kingdom separated by a vertical gray line.

    Millions of People are Unable to Vote in the UK, as Report Reveals Numbers of Foreign Citizens Disenfranchised by Seat

    3 March, 2025

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  • A panoramic photo of the Big Ben clock tower and the Houses of Parliament in London, UK, with a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Boundary Changes Have Made It Harder to Provide Service To Constituents, Warn MPs

    18 December, 2024

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  • Group of four women and one man smiling and posing for a photo at an indoor event, some making peace signs, with a banner and brick wall in the background.

    The Migrant Democracy Project Aims to Boost Foreign-born Representation in Local Councils

    11 December, 2024

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  • Close-up of a brick arch bridge under a blue sky with some clouds and green tree foliage in the background.

    Welwyn Hatfield Council Passes Motion Supporting Votes for All

    15 October, 2024

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  • A person in a white shirt casts a vote into a ballot box against a yellow background.

    List of London Councils Using Software That Sent General Election Polling Cards to Ineligible Voters by Mistake

    3 July, 2024

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  • Group of diverse people standing together indoors in a historic building with large stained glass windows, smiling for the photo.

    ‘Our Voices Are Rarely in the Conversation’: Apathy Rife Among UK Voters with Immigrant Roots

    30 June, 2024

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  • A hand dropping a piece of paper into a ballot box with a red 'X' mark across the paper, indicating voting or voting rejection.

    ‘It’s a Basic Civil Right’: Millions in UK Unable to Vote Due to Immigration Status

    28 June, 2024

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  • A nurse wearing a yellow uniform and a stethoscope around their neck standing next to a pile of blue signs with 'NHS' written on them.

    'I'm a West London Doctor but I'm Not Allowed to Vote - Electoral Law Needs to Change'

    27 June, 2024

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  • A sign on a black iron fence reads 'Polling Station' with arrows pointing to the right, against a brick wall.

    Brits Living Overseas Register to Vote in Large Numbers – But Non-British UK Residents Locked Out

    18 June, 2024

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  • Black and white photograph of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London, with a teal-colored sky in the background.

    Here are the Women-led Grassroots Political Organisations You Should Know About

    June 2024

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  • Black and white photo of a cityscape featuring a historic church with Gothic architecture, surrounded by modern buildings, including a distinctive curved, textured building on the right, and a mix of apartment buildings, trees, and a bus stop in the foreground.

    Boundary Changes May Reduce Access to MPs in UK’s Poorest Areas, Research Finds

    14 March, 2024

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  • Two women standing on a city street holding voting flyers, smiling at the camera, with closed stores, a bicycle, and graffiti in the background.

    Migrant Rights Groups Launch Fresh Push to Ensure Migrants’ Voices are Heard in UK Elections

    11 March, 2024

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  • Group of diverse people posing for a photo inside a historic church or cathedral with stained glass windows.

    'I work, I pay taxes, but I can't choose what is best for my daughter's future'

    25 October, 2023

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  • Digital profile card showing Jeremy Sallis's photo, name, and broadcast details. The card indicates he is on the ballot from 10:00 to 14:00, with playback controls and the Migrant Democracy Project logo on a green background with beige quotation marks.

    Labour Should Give the Right to Vote to All Residents

    15 May, 2023

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  • A promotional graphic for a live event featuring Iain Dale, scheduled from 7 pm to 10 pm, with logos of various news outlets including BBC, LBC, and Capital, and a Photo of Iain Dale in a suit and tie with a blue background. The graphic includes large yellow quotation marks on a red background and the logo of the Migrant Democracy Project in the lower-left corner.

    Labour Should Extend Voting Rights for All Residents

    15 May, 2023

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  • A roadside sign indicating a polling station with an arrow pointing to an entrance of a brick building.

    Misinformation on Voter ID Could Stop People Even Trying to Vote

    26 April, 2023

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  • Three women participating in an election process, with one woman placing a ballot into a ballot box labeled 'BALLOT BOX'. They are outdoors in front of a city building, smiling and holding their ballots, wearing jackets and badges.

    As the UK’s First Romanian-born County Councillor, I Believe All EU Nationals Should Get to Vote

    31 October, 2021

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  • A person casting a vote by placing a ballot into a ballot box with a red 'X' mark over the image.

    1.5 Million UK Residents Have No Right to Vote

    21 October, 2022

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  • Sign above a building entrance that reads 'TOWN HALL' with a website header from politics.co.uk.

    The Cross Party Politicians Who Want All Residents to Have the Vote

    22 October, 2021

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  • A hand holding a black and white photograph of Tower Bridge against a colorized background of the original Tower Bridge in London.

    The Londoners Who Live and Work in the Capital but Don't Have the Right to Vote

    29 September, 2021

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  • Podcast webpage titled "Fair and Square" with a logo in an orange square in the top left corner, a large white title, and a description about electoral registration and its impact on UK credit scores.

    Is there Discrimination in UK Credit Scores?

    15 September, 2021

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  • European Union flag and United Kingdom flag flying against a cloudy sky.

    How the Upcoming Elections Bill Will Cause Chaos with EU Citizens’ Voting Rights

    26 August, 2021

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