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03 Oct 2025
Refugee Support Devon statement on the rise of far-right rhetoric and protests outside Exeter contingency hotel
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Refugee Support Devon statement on the rise of far-right rhetoric and protests outside Exeter contingency hotel
As summer ends, we reflect on the growing wave of hateful speech and hostile actions - amplified in the media, in the words of political actors - against people seeking asylum. The protests outside contingency accommodation hotels across the country, including here in Devon, have shocked and saddened us.
Refugee Support Devon, a small charity providing vital frontline services, continues to feel the impact of this toxic rhetoric, which unfairly scapegoats people seeking safety for the wider systemic challenges our country faces.
At Refugee Support Devon, we once again publicly condemn this language and behaviour. Throughout the summer, more and more of our clients shared that they feel unsafe leaving their homes and have reported harassment because of their skin colour or migration status. We will continue to advocate for and stand alongside our clients, countering hate with a language of compassion, welcome, hope, and human rights.
We remain committed to working with our allies and partners to create safe spaces for our clients and to open up dialogue that builds awareness about the realities of asylum seekers and refugees. By doing so, we aim to provide a counter-narrative to the harmful messages too often promoted in the media.
We strongly believe that we share more in common than the divisions some seek to inflame.
If you would like to show your support and solidarity by making a donation to RSD, we would be most grateful. You can do so here: https://refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/donate/
In solidarity,
Susanna Revolti she/her
Chief Executive Officer, Refugee Support Devon
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