Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Wales Online
Wales Online
National
Rhiannon James

Caerphilly Council calls for UK government to do more to help Ukrainian refugees

The UK Government should “show compassion” and waive visas for those fleeing the war in Ukraine, councillors have said.

In a full council meeting on Wednesday, March 16, Caerphilly County Borough councillors backed a motion committing to supporting Ukrainian refugees.

The UK Government has faced criticism over its handling of the crisis. Since March 15, refugees with a passport no longer have to attend a visa application centre in person and can complete the process online.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.