This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Welcome and support refugees fleeing the Ukrainian conflict
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Up to 5 million Ukrainians may be displaced following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces.
The UK has provided no legal route for these people to enter the UK and claim asylum.
A generation ago, the UK saved the lives of thousands of families from the Balkans through an evacuation and resettlement programme.
The government should now respond with a well-resourced initiative working with councils across the country, to welcome Ukrainians who need sanctuary.
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