Anywhere But Here

‘A tour de force of reporting, a harrowing tale of human experience and a devastating indictment of serial failures by Britain’s political class. With her roadmap for reform, Nicola Kelly’s book should be required reading for every incoming Home Secretary.’ Ben Rawlence, author of City of Thorns: Nine Lives in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp ‘At last! A wise, compelling and compassionate account of the UK’s favourite political football, asylum and immigration policy. Sharing the powerful human stories behind the statistics, Kelly shines an unflinching spotlight on the scale of injustice and incompetence at the heart of Britain’s broken asylum system, and points to practical and positive ways it might be fixed. Beautifully written, bold and brave, Anywhere but Here painstakingly separates the reality from the all too frequently toxic rhetoric. A copy should be on every desk not just in the Home Office, but throughout government. A brilliant and hugely timely book.' Caroline Lucas, author of Another England ‘A stunning expose of the UK's broken asylum system. Kelly is an incredible storyteller who reveals the astonishing injustices experienced by the human beings fleeting conflict and hardship in search of a better life. This book will ignite both your compassion and your rage.' Grace Blakeley, author of Vulture Capitalism   ‘An urgent and searing expose of the British immigration system and its failings, Anywhere But Here draws from a range of eyewitness accounts from refugees, politicians, coastguards, and more to reveal the full extent of the injustices and tragedies of the small boat crisis.’ Waterstones ‘Kelly’s book, Anywhere But Here, brings such a human and humane perspective to an issue that is politicised and toxic.’ The Guardian ‘Kelly remains poised, articulate and informed by exhaustive knowledge. Above all, to read Anywhere But Here is to follow her in the search for justice' New Statesman ‘Powerful...puts the stories of displaced people front and centre’ The Herald ‘Anywhere But Here shines a light on the impact of Britain’s broken asylum system not just on refugees, but on society as a whole’ Democracy for Sale