Rejected petition Welcome refugees from Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion

Following the brutal invasion of Ukraine thousands of people are seeking refuge and safety. The UK government should welcome these refugees and offer them support.

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We have published the following petitions, some of which you might like to sign:

Offer fast track asylum to any Ukrainians displaced due to the invasion: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609382

Waive visa requirement for Ukrainian refugees: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609530

Help Ukrainian refugees and create a safe path for them to get to the UK: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609574

Draw up and implement a specific Ukrainian refugee strategy for the UK: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609431

Grant Ukrainian citizens fleeing the war full rights to live and work in the UK: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609434

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Date submitted 25 February 2022
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