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    Weʼve raised £605 to support Paulette Wilson, a grandmother from Wolverhampton who has lived in the UK for fifty years, but is threatened with deportation.

    Funded on Sunday, 14th January 2018

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    Story

    Paulette has lived in the UK since she was ten years old, worked here all her life, and raised a family. She has now been told she is an illegal immigrant, has had her benefits stopped, and is relying on the generosity of friends and neighbours to get by while she fights her case. Pauline lives in Wolverhampton, and we're holding a benefit there to raise money for her. This crowdfunding page is an opportunity for people further afield to support her.

    You can read more about Paulette's case here:

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/28/i-cant-eat-or-sleep-the-grandmother-threatened-with-deportation-after-50-years-in-britain

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    • steve pottinger6 years ago
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      steve pottinger

      6 years ago

      This morning, the great news that Paulette is no longer under the threat of deportation. Thank you to everyone who supported her, came to the benefit gig, and gave via this page. Some good news to start the day. :-)

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    • steve pottinger6 years ago
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      steve pottinger

      6 years ago

      Thanks to everyone who's donated to this so far – it's been incredible and heartwarming to see the response to this appeal. After last night's benefit gig, which Paulette and her daughter Natalie came to, it's really clear how much it means to them that people they've never met are taking the time to offer help and show they stand with them.

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    • steve pottinger6 years ago
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      6 years ago
      Update from the Page owner

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    Supporters

    38

    • Jane Speare

      Jane Speare

      Jan 12, 2018

      So angry and ashamed as an ordinary brit to follow Pauline’s story. Relieved to hear she is safe from deportation. Our system is rotten - hope this small donation helps

      £30.00

    • John Johnson

      John Johnson

      Jan 11, 2018

      Paulette, it shouldn't have happened ..... Good luck, John

      £10.00

    • Emma Purshouse

      Emma Purshouse

      Dec 24, 2017

      Donated from Veronica Shepherd

      £10.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Dec 17, 2017

      Disgraceful actions by Home Office and its Tory masters. A full apology and compensation must be due for such idiocy.

      £50.00

    • John Brook

      John Brook

      Dec 16, 2017

      Best of luck with the action against such an absurd decision.

    • Linda Francis

      Linda Francis

      Dec 16, 2017

      £20.00

    • Jenny Purshouse

      Jenny Purshouse

      Dec 15, 2017

      £5.00

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