No Borders activists are currently occupying the headquarters of Britain's largest children charity, demanding that it “quits the child detention business”. They have asked to speak to the Chief Exec but she has so far refused. There is a solidarity demo outside with around 50 people, including a samba band. 

The latest protest at Barnardo's offices in Barkingside, Essex, started at 1pm in a…

* No Borders activists block both exits of Europe's largest immigration prison using heavy concrete blocks and a scaffolding tripod

* Dozens of migrants held at the prison were due to be deported to Ghana on a specially chartered flight at midnight

* Blockade concludes with kettle and arrests [report]

Croydon NoBorders is calling for a demo in Haywards Heath on Saturday 30th July to protest against a new detention centre for children and families which is due to open in late summer at nearby Pease Pottage.

Please join us on Saturday 30th July with banners, placards and instrument to call for an end to detention and deportation. Gather at Muster Green park in Haywards Heath at 1pm.