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Ukrainians fleeing Putin are refused entry to the U.K.

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Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Feb-22 09:17:45

Maudi

Seems they are fleeing Paris is it that bad there?

My heart goes out to you.

I had no idea that you had received a empathetic by-pass

foxie48 Sun 27-Feb-22 09:06:00

I have written to my MP, this is appalling.

Maudi Sun 27-Feb-22 09:05:45

Seems they are fleeing Paris is it that bad there?

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Feb-22 08:52:39

Please follow through on this statement Johnson

Sky News
@SkyNews
· 11h
"Of course we're going to take refugees."

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK is "way out in front in our willingness to help refugees" and "will help people fleeing in fear of their lives".

DaisyAnne Sun 27-Feb-22 08:48:11

The cruelty of some Tories knows no bounds, sadly. However, I think the problem is also the sheer incompetence that has surounded the Conservative government for the last decade plus.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Feb-22 08:40:24

“The UK Border Agency is turning back Ukrainians at the Paris Eurostar terminal.

What has Britain become?”

sodapop Sun 27-Feb-22 08:35:13

Caught the end of a news item where it was said a Minister suggested the Ukrainian refugees went to UK as fruit pickers - really ? Compassion deficit I think.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Feb-22 08:18:55

And while we are on the subject

Has anyone seen or read Lord Lebedev condemning the Russian invasion?

Johnson’s Russian representative in the House if Lords.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Feb-22 08:05:17

vegansrock

There are those who have Ukrainian spouses who want to bring them to U.K. but can’t because they can’t get a visa, or who have families here.

Yep

vegansrock Sun 27-Feb-22 08:00:38

There are those who have Ukrainian spouses who want to bring them to U.K. but can’t because they can’t get a visa, or who have families here.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Feb-22 07:59:13

MerylStreep

Listening to a representative from the UN this morning who said that most of the people fleeing want to stay as close to home as they can.

Of course they do and will return as soon as they can, but that does not mitigate the attitude of the Home Office.

MerylStreep Sun 27-Feb-22 07:57:17

Listening to a representative from the UN this morning who said that most of the people fleeing want to stay as close to home as they can.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Feb-22 07:04:05

Just whizzed of an e-mail to my mp who is Labour but I’m sure every single bit of pressure will make a difference.

Deedaa Sat 26-Feb-22 21:55:07

Romania, Slovakia, Poland and even Hungary are looking so much better than us and lifting restrictions on taking pets in as well.

nadateturbe Sat 26-Feb-22 21:47:56

Unbelievable. I will certainly write.
I write regularly and usually get a response, and often follow up action. Not good that yours doesn't respond Coastpath

vegansrock Sat 26-Feb-22 21:40:55

Some countries are waiving visa requirements for Ukrainians.

Barmeyoldbat Sat 26-Feb-22 21:14:45

Just what I expected, this government is disgraceful and I will certainly email Liam Fox my MP . To think that Patels family came here when they were fleeing and were given a great deal of help. This party are probably still accepting Russian money_.

Coastpath Sat 26-Feb-22 21:08:14

I've just written to my MP about this in the hope that he will do something to help. He never replies, but I don't give up hope that one day my voice will be heard and make a difference. I don't think I've ever written to him about something I care about more so please could other Grans, especially those who have active, responsive MPs please write to them about this. If we can't help people escape this horror there is something wrong with our country.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 26-Feb-22 20:45:09

Wilson Solicitors
@WilsonsLondon
· 1h
Sorry to report that @ukhomeoffice is refusing entry to Ukrainians at Paris Gare du Nord seeking to join family in UK because they don’t have a visa. And not being helped to apply for a visa.