Despite this, only nine per cent of them would definitely take in Ukrainian refugees, the same poll revealed.

A dozen ballistic missiles struck Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan at 1am on Sunday, reportedly targeting the US consulate’s new building.

"How about reading an email from those of us who are unhappy about more immigration," he told the BBC.

Vadym Prystaiko told MPs there have been no end of "bureaucratic hassles" for years for his fellow citizens coming to the UK.

“Textbook case of a civilised and humane approach to refugees," the British writer said.

A Home Office spokesperson suggested the initial claim made by one of the department’s officials was misspoken.

The former European Council president, who oversaw Brexit negotiations, spoke out as most of the continent allowed Ukrainians to come without paperwork.

"One of the motivations for my support for independence is to see Scotland play a bigger role, albeit as a small country, in building a more peaceful world, to be a progressive country that welcomes refugees," the first minister of Scotland said.

“It’s just as confusing on the ground as it appears to be back home", BBC correspondent Phil Mackie said.