Nick Clegg, deputy prime minister, committed the coalition government to ending the detention of asylum seeker children at the South London Citizens Assembly at Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday.
Speaking via video message to an audience of several hundred South London Citizens who'd battled through snowy conditions to attend the annual assembly, Clegg apologised for not being there in person but promised the government would make an announcement "by Christmas" on how it intended to put an end to the detention of children for immigration purposes. Sarah Teather MP, Minister for Children, came in person and reiterated her support for the CitizensUK campaign.
Earlier Citizens had been paid a surprise visit by St. Nicholas, patron saint of children, who recounted his visit to the Yarl's Wood 'immigration removal centre' in Bedfordshire. "I didn't like what I saw", he said ruefully.
The Assembly honoured London Mayor Boris Johnson's deputy, Kit Malthouse, with a garland and certificate for the GLA's adoption and championing of the London Living Wage - currently set at £7.85 per hour. Sir Steve Bullock, leader of Lewisham Council, also received a garland and certificate for being the first council to sign two living wage contracts. Bullock was also praised for his Borough's support for the CitySafe Campaign, aiming to make the streets of London safer for the capital's young people.
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