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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Michael Gove wrongly says 300,000 visas given to Ukrainians – before admitting only 3,000 issued

Sky News

Cabinet minister Michael Gove blundered over the number of Ukrainian refugees accepted by Britain – incorrectly claiming that 300,000 visas has been issued to those fleeing the Russian invasion.

Challenged over the figures on Sky News, Mr Gove admitted he had got the figured wrong, before revealing that only around 3,000 visas had been granted on the Ukraine family scheme.

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