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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
May Bulman

Uncertainty remains over Ukrainian sponsorship scheme as minister fails to answer questions

AP

Uncertainty remains over how the Ukraine sponsorship scheme will work in practice after the minister for refugees was unable to provide answers to crucial questions from MPs.

Richard Harrington, who was appointed refugees minister last week in response to the Russian invasion, was quizzed by the Home Affairs Select Committee on Wednesday about the new Homes for Refugees scheme, which will see members of the public in the UK able to host refugees in their homes.

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