Since the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine last week, I have been pushing the Government hard to extend the eligibility for Family Visa's, which would allow more Ukrainian people to flee the conflict and join their family in the UK. I have been supporting impacted constituents and doing everything I can to help raise their cases at the highest levels, including with the Prime Minister’s Parliamentary Private Secretary and in the House of Commons Chamber.
I welcomed the Home Secretary’s statement yesterday, announcing an extensive Ukrainian family visa scheme will be established so that British nationals and people settled in the UK can bring a wider group of family members to the UK. A community sponsorship pathway will also be created, opening a route to the UK for Ukrainians who may not have family ties with the UK, but who are able to match with individuals, charities, businesses and community groups.
I also asked the Home Secretary how long visa applications will take to process, as we know that every hour matters while the conflict continues. I will continue to push the local cases we have in Sevenoaks until all are safe and reunited with their families.
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