It is time to end the harmful narrative around refugees and migrants. The Migrants’ Rights Network launched their Words Matter campaign, and I am pleased to pledge my support and call for an end to the alienating and divisive language.

Language forms the foundation of how vulnerable and minority communities are treated. Words like ‘illegal’, ‘genuine’ or ‘invasion’ have an enormous detrimental impact. We should be striving for a society where everyone is respected and challenging harmful words or expressions is integral.

By signing this pledge, I am committing to challenge harmful language and pledge to call out the use of words which alienate migrants and refugees.