This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Waive visa requirements for Ukrainian refugees.

We MUST open our country to those fleeing Ukraine.

We call upon the government to waive visas, not just wave flags.

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Since the beginning of 2014 the UK has offered asylum to just 30 Ukrainians, but has offered entry clearance visas to 1,261 Russian oligarchs.

The Nationality and Borders Bill will criminalise refugees who come via a third country.

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