Tonight I was in Glasgow City Centre at a vigil for Florence and Precious Mhango. The family, originally from Malawi, have lived in Scotland for the last 7 years. It was a very emotional event with some fantastic speeches from friends of the Mhangos. We heard how the UK Border Agency (UKBA) have intimidated a wheelchair dependant friend, who is the Godmother of 10 year old Precious, and a single mother in front of her child. I think that kind of behavior is an absolute disgrace.
I was pleased with the high turnout as it showed the UK Government that the people of Glasgow do not agree with the decision taken by the Home Office. The Mhangos have been good citizens of Scotland for 7 years now and have fully integrated with Scottish society. To take a child away from what is now her home and away from her friends is unacceptable in my view. The fact that they had to wait 7 years to be told no you can't stay is not good practice. After 7 years they have built a life in Scotland and have stability and are now being told they have to give it up. I hope that the UK Government have a look at the policy regarding this and I hope the bully organisation UK Border Agency are investigated by the police for their disgusting behaviour.
I will be writing to the Home Secretary, Theresa May MP, to express my concerns surrounding this case. If the people of Glasgow have anything to do with it, the Mhangos wouldn't be going anywhere!
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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