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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Stephen Topping

Tory minister defends only offering 50 visas to Ukrainian refugees as Greater Manchester MP slams ‘very embarrassing’ UK

A Tory minister today defended the UK's refugee scheme which has offered just 50 visas to desperate Ukrainians.

Foreign Minister James Cleverly insisted the process had "only just started" after the UK faced criticism.

The UN says 1.7 million have escaped the country since Russia's invasion, with more expected to follow.

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