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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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10 December 2025
Our everyday essentials: Human Rights Day 2026
by Grace Da Costa
Grace Da Costa discusses the anti-human rights moves currently taking place in the UK and how we can work to safeguard our rights.
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26 November 2025
The government’s new asylum policy: a weapon of mass distraction
by Grace Da Costa
Grace Da Costa challenges the government's new asylum reforms, and shares some actions we can take to call for a more inclusive and humane asylum system.
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16 May 2024
Quakers and the upcoming general election
by Grace Da Costa
The UK is gearing up for a general election. Grace Da Costa shares how Quakers can get involved.
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21 December 2022
Human rights under threat in the UK
by Grace Da Costa
2022 saw a continued trend of eroding democracy and human rights in the UK. Grace Da Costa examines the legislation, and looks ahead to government plans for next year.
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11 October 2022
Reflections from Labour and Conservative party conferences
by Grace Da Costa
Labour and Conservative party conferences were very different this year. Grace Da Costa shares some reflections from a Quaker perspective.
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18 May 2022
The slide to authoritarianism: what's next in parliament?
by Grace Da Costa
As one parliamentary session comes to an end and another begins, Grace Da Costa reflects on what we've learned and what lies ahead.
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26 January 2022
Last push to defend our right to protest
by Grace Da Costa
Grace Da Costa shares an update on the campaign against the Policing Bill, and suggests actions to take to defend the right to protest.
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6 December 2021
Crunch time for Policing Bill
by Grace Da Costa
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is reaching the final stages of the parliamentary process, where changes will pass or fail. Grace Da Costa explains what changes are needed and how you can help influence the outcome.
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8 April 2021
Protecting the right to protest: action you can take
by Grace Da Costa
Grace Da Costa shares how you can take action to oppose the draconian new powers in the Policing Bill.
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21 January 2021
Contacting your MP: why, when and how
by Grace Da Costa
Grace Da Costa introduces a new resource to help Quakers connect with politicians and make change happen.
