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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jemma Crew

Home Secretary could face legal action over Ukraine visa delays

PA Media

Would-be sponsors under the Homes for Ukraine visa scheme are threatening home secretary Priti Patel with legal action on behalf of hundreds of Ukrainian refugees who have spent weeks waiting to come to the UK.

A class action lawsuit is being prepared over “inordinate and unreasonable delays” in processing hundreds of visa applications made in March.

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