The Independent reports:
At the Ukrainian Cathedral of the Holy Family, in Mayfair, Mr Johnson said the UK has a system that grants people permission to enter for the longer-term when they are in fear of persecution, to reunite with family or “other purposes”.
But this means that, under current rules, Ukrainian refugees fleeing the invasion who do not have immediate family connections to the UK will be denied entry.
The European Union has agreed to host Ukrainian refugees for three years without asking them to apply for asylum, and regardless of whether they have a family connection in any of the 27 member states.
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UK faith leaders call on Boris Johnson to not ‘close door’ on refugees https://t.co/Lhu63GlM6j
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 28, 2022
Yesterday Boris Johnson said the UK was way out in front helping Ukrainian refugees. Today the EU announced visa free travel for 3 years. Johnson’s government is only allowing close family members of British nationals. No way is the UK out in front in helping refugees.
— Bill Esterson (@Bill_Esterson) February 27, 2022
A damning indictment of the “petty and mean spirited response” from Boris Johnson’s Government to the Ukrainian refugee crisis on #BBCPoliticsLive just now
What’s it going to take to shame you into doing the right thing @BorisJohnson @pritipatel? pic.twitter.com/fo5Jq6NgIk
— Peter Stefanovic (@PeterStefanovi2) February 28, 2022
“Of course we’re going to take refugees.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK is “way out in front in our willingness to help refugees” and “will help people fleeing in fear of their lives”.
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— Sky News (@SkyNews) February 26, 2022
Johnson says internet is full of fake news and UK is “way out in front in our willingness to help refugees”. The Home Office is still tweeting about Ukrainians needing to apply for visas. Even at a time of war, we can’t seem to get clarity and facts from our government.
— Adil Ray OBE (@adilray) February 26, 2022
In the last days the world has witnessed awe-inspiring displays of bravery and heroism from the Ukrainian people in response to those who seek to obliterate their freedom by force.
The UK will not turn its back in Ukraine’s hour of need. https://t.co/NjKVzRefiD
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 27, 2022
The facts for Ukrainian nationals on the ground wishing to apply for a UK Visa:
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— Home Office (@ukhomeoffice) February 26, 2022
Now that we have thrown off the shackles of the EU, we have the freedom to turn away Ukrainian refugees and let Russian propaganda channels carry on broadcasting from the UK. Welcome to Brexit Britain.#UkraineRussiaWar
— Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) February 28, 2022