Rejected petition Reverse the closure of the Dubs child refugee scheme

The Government has announced the closure of the Dubs scheme after accepting 350 unaccompanied children yet there are many more lone child refugees still alone and at risk. The scheme could be these children's only lifeline.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/183943

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Date submitted 8 February 2017
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