Dear fellow EU citizen,
We have deeply disappointing news: the High Court rejected the3million #DeniedMyVote case about the discrimination of EU citizens in the UK who were disenfranchised in the May 2019 European elections. Scroll down below to read our official statement.
We have lost one legal battle, but our broader fight for citizens’ rights continues as time is running out for EU citizens in the UK and their families who need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021 if they haven't secured an immigration status yet.
Are you ready to join our #DropTheLetter campaign? Go!
In November, the3million wrote to the Minister for Immigration to propose that the Government writes to every household in the UK to tell EU citizens what they need to do to keep their rights now that free movement has ended.
This is crucial to ensure that everyone is informed about what they need to do, as there are still thousands of people who need to apply.
The government has not done this, but we can still do our bit if we organise ourselves.
Brighton and Hove Council wrote to every household in their area about the deadline of 30 June 2021 for EU citizens to apply for the right to remain in the UK.
What was so great about their initiative was that they wrote to every household, not just to those on their electoral roll. Research shows that, on average, only 54% of eligible EU voters are registered to vote, so especially to reach the most vulnerable, writing to every address is what is needed.
We need you to join us again on another email marathon!
All you need to do is to write to your local councillor to ask what your council is doing to communicate the important information about the EU Settled Status scheme to its residents and request that they write to every household in their area about this vital and urgent issue.
You can find more details on how to do this at https://www.the3million.org.uk/drop-the-letter
European regards,
Mailan and Mia
Mailan Henning and Mia Carvalho are the co-chair of the3million Campaign Team, a grassroots network of volunteer campaigners.
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Find out more about the3million: www.the3million.org.uk
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