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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sophie Wingate

Waive visa requirements for Ukrainian refugees, British Red Cross chief says

PA Wire

The head of the British Red Cross has criticised the “long, complex” application process for Ukrainian refugees seeking sanctuary in the UK and has called for the removal of visa requirements.

Mike Adamson, the charity’s chief executive, said only a “small trickle” of refugees are reaching the UK and that it should be made “much easier to come here”.

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