Nicola Sturgeon says UK not doing “anywhere near enough” to take in Ukrainian refugees
dailyrecord.co.ukNicola Sturgeon has accused the Tory Government of not playing its part in taking in a greater number of Ukrainian refugees after Russia’s invasion.
The First Minister said the UK is not doing “anywhere near enough” and described the hoops refugees were having to jump through as “unconscionable”.
The Home Office has been under pressure to do more to help people fleeing the war after it revealed that “around 50” visas had been issued under the Ukraine Family Scheme.
Home Secretary Priti Patel is examining “legal options” to create a “humanitarian route”, which would offer all Ukrainian refugees the right to come to the UK, regardless of family ties.But it is unclear whether this refers to a sponsorship scheme already announced.With a smaller country like Ireland taking many more refugees than the UK, Boris Johnson’s Government has been severely criticised for its response.Sturgeon told LBC: “The UK is not doing anywhere near enough.
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