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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Geraldine Scott

Ex-minister admits refugee scheme ‘bumpy’ as he welcomes Ukrainian family

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Former Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick has said the Homes for Ukraine scheme is “bumpy” and visas are taking too long to be processed, as he revealed the refugee family he offered sanctuary to have arrived in the UK.

Mr Jenrick is among the first MPs to have managed to get a Ukrainian family to the UK, with Tory North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker announcing earlier this month that he had welcomed a mother and her son.

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