Crimmigration: the borderlands of immigration detention
The recent public inquiry into the Brook House immigration removal centre found mistreatment of detainees was rife
Read moreDetailsAlison was born in East Sussex, lives in Haywards Heath and is a Lib Dem councillor. She works for an endowed charitable trust based in London and in addition to writing, enjoys creating textile and stained glass pieces and playing the piano.
The recent public inquiry into the Brook House immigration removal centre found mistreatment of detainees was rife
Read moreDetailsThe controversial plans to close Haywards Heath's Clair Hall are now being reviewed
Read moreDetailsAlison Rees celebrates the outreach of Refugee Tales, contrasting its welcoming attitude towards refugees with the draconian Illegal Immigration Bill
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Read moreDetailsA bid to change the direction of the National Trust by a group of members has failed despite a high-profile...
Read moreDetailsThe recent successful arts festival in Haywards Heath shows the importance of a permanent arts venue
Read moreDetailsLocal repair cafés: a growing phenomenon and long overdue. Their future seems bright. Let's give them our support
Read moreDetailsAfter the fines imposed on the PM and Chancellor for breaching lockdown rules, Alison Rees wonders what it will take...
Read moreDetailsAs we view the invasion of Ukraine from the comfort of our homes, a personal response to the conflict
Read moreDetailsAlison Rees explains the negative effects of Brexit growing dissatisfaction among voters, despite bullish government claims
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