Campaign reply - Please vote to give people seeking asylum the right to work

Thank you for contacting my office. I appreciate you expressing your concerns about the plight of Ukrainian refugees.

Ukraine is one of the biggest refugee crises in modern memory. As a steadfast protector of human rights and democracy, the United Kingdom has pledged to offer its full support to those fleeing Russian aggression. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, working with other UK government departments, aims to:

•              provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine and to people seeking refuge in the region. This includes protection and life-saving assistance, with a focus on the most vulnerable, including women and children

•              work with our allies to ensure that the international humanitarian system delivers a well-coordinated and well-funded response

•              press for respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and call for unimpeded humanitarian access to ensure humanitarian aid gets to those who need it most and enable people to leave the worst affected areas safely

The Ukrainian Visa scheme has ensured that those fleeing Ukraine are able to enter the country and be prioritised. We will continue to support these individuals until they are able to safely return home.

Thank you once again for getting in touch, and if I can be of further assistance with any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.