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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Priti Patel considering reducing security checks for Ukrainians, minister hints

PA Wire

Home Secretary Priti Patel is considering reducing bureaucratic security checks for Ukrainian refugees, a minister has said, amid criticism over the handling of the crisis.

Defence minister James Heappey hinted on Thursday that the Government could back down to relax visa requirements for those fleeing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion.

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