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Londongrad is falling down (none / 0)

...er, not yet:

EU urges UK to act faster before Russian assets are spirited away https://t.co/42kJlrEaOx
— The Guardian (@guardian) March 3, 2022

by Bernard (bernard) on Thu Mar 3rd, 2022 at 09:29:17 PM EST

Re: Londongrad is falling down (none / 1)

A tweet in which a British MP inadvertently reveals the scale of Russian money laundering in London.... https://t.co/TvJhXU2YPC
— Dr William Sheehan (@willsheehan68) March 5, 2022

by Bernard (bernard) on Sun Mar 6th, 2022 at 09:50:53 PM EST
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50 visas (none / 1)

Ukraine war: Boris Johnson defends refugee response after visa criticism

Boris Johnson has promised to be "very generous" towards Ukrainian refugees, amid criticism over the number granted visas.
It emerged on Sunday that only 50 have been given visas since the conflict began, prompting calls for the UK to do more for people fleeing danger.
It comes amid confusion over whether access will be widened access beyond the current schemes.

Ukrainian refugees wanting to re-unite with relatives in the UK are blocked in Calais (yes, the UK border is in France).

It remains the case that if you are a Ukrainian refugee who manages to get to Calais, you have to go to Paris & make an appointment to start the process of getting a visa. The next available appointments are more than a week away.
We have accepted 50 people from Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/dtagSLtuuI
— Stroud Labour Party (@Stroud_Labour) March 7, 2022

by Bernard (bernard) on Mon Mar 7th, 2022 at 05:55:39 PM EST
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Re: 50 visas (none / 1)

French anger as Britain hands out only 50 visas to Ukrainian refugees | News | The Times. The UK should be out in front, not skulking in the rear. https://t.co/8Mv7oMEuAh
— Nigel Inkster (@NigelInkster) March 7, 2022

by Bernard (bernard) on Mon Mar 7th, 2022 at 09:23:52 PM EST
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Ukrainian refugees and the UK (none / 0)

A world-leading visa system? Tell that to Ukrainian refugees who can't get past Calais | Marina Hyde https:/t.co/Lc3JzRJ5Ou
— The Guardian (@guardian) March 8, 2022