Ukrainian Refugees: Govt plans are "woefully inadequate"

Responding to Boris Johnson's announcement that Ukrainian refugees can come to the UK without a visa if they already have family here, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:

"This move falls way short of what is needed and will not help the vast majority of those currently fleeing war in Ukraine.

"It is a woefully inadequate response to the terrible human tragedy we are seeing unfold.

"Boris Johnson needs to follow the lead of our European neighbours and set up a simple, rapid scheme to resettle Ukrainian refugees in the UK.

"Anything less would be a failure of moral leadership and leave thousands at risk."