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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ashley Cowburn

Former cabinet minister Robert Jenrick welcomes Ukrainian refugee family – but criticises red tape

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Former cabinet minister Robert Jenrick has become the first MP to take in a Ukrainian refugee family under a new government scheme – but criticised the “bureaucracy” involved.

The Conservative former housing secretary, who lost his government role in last year’s autumn reshuffle, welcomed Maria, 40, and her two children, at Stansted airport earlier this week.

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