UK Government ‘being unfair’ to Ukrainians waiting for visa sponsorship scheme
There is “a great deal of uncertainty” and confusion which is proving very difficult for people who are already exhausted.
There is “a great deal of uncertainty” and confusion which is proving very difficult for people who are already exhausted.
Vadym Prystaiko told MPs there have been no end of "bureaucratic hassles" for years for his fellow citizens coming to the UK.
"What's really atrocious is if you phone the visa help line, or even the escalated visa line, it just says they are busy on a recorded message and ignores you."
“When I see vulnerable people, I always feel that my pot of money can do more for them than it can for me, so it’s better spent on them.It’s purely about helping fellow human beings.'
The UK government has found itself "somewhere between Orwellian and Kafkaesque", Liverpool Echo reporter Liam Thorp said.
He said people in the city have been forced to collect wood so they can cook on a fire and gather snow to melt for water.
"Our car is our home now. We're hoping the visa will be approved."
The transport secretary couldn't cover up the fact that Britain is becoming increasingly isolated in its response to the refugee crisis.
"Utterly heartbreaking", tweeted Gary Lineker after watching the incredibly moving clip.
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