Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Discussion

Originally Posted by papa smurf

So who will offer a room in their home?

We (and a few neighbours in the same position (empty nesters)) have given our names to our local Church which is co-ordinating the requirements/rooms available in this neighbourhood.

Can I also suggest if anyone is thinking of donating money, use the DEC.ORG.UK website, as the U.K. Government is matching contributions (also, tick "Gift Aid" as well).

https://www.dec.org.uk/

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees

Already spoken to SWMBO, if there’s an opportunity to provide shelter we will, we’ve got three spare double rooms.

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Spot on….

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Are they in the U.K. yet ? These are actual numbers of people already in new countries, whilst we dilly dally

Could you answer the question I posed ?

We are further away than the countries that border Ukraine. But the UK offer is there to be taken up.

[Mad Max]

Are they in the U.K. yet ? These are actual numbers of people already in new countries, whilst we dilly dally

Could you answer the question I posed ?

The countries that most of those poor people have fled to, seeking shelter, are far closer than the UK, how are they supposed to get here as quick?

[mrmistoffelees]

Originally Posted by Mad Max

The countries that most of those poor people have fled to, seeking shelter, are far closer than the UK, how are they supposed to get here as quick?

We should be putting a similar amount of effort into getting refugees to safety as we have made of getting military supplies in.

Don’t tell me it can’t be done, it can, it just requires effort.

[ianch99]

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

I support maximum generosity for Ukrainians wanting shelter in the UK, and that includes the possibility of pooling with the EU to keep it even and consorted.

I'm embarrassed by the mixed messages and weasel wording of government statements. After all we've armed the Ukranian men and the least we can do is shelter their women and children.

Bravo. Exactly the right sentiment.

[TheDaddy]

Originally Posted by Hugh

We (and a few neighbours in the same position (empty nesters)) have given our names to our local Church which is co-ordinating the requirements/rooms available in this neighbourhood.

Can I also suggest if anyone is thinking of donating money, use the DEC.ORG.UK website, as the U.K. Government is matching contributions (also, tick "Gift Aid" as well).

https://www.dec.org.uk/

Thanks Hugh, I've been donating through the Red Cross, this is better

[ianch99]

Originally Posted by papa smurf

So who will offer a room in their home?

Count me in. How about you?

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Originally Posted by Hugh

We (and a few neighbours in the same position (empty nesters)) have given our names to our local Church which is co-ordinating the requirements/rooms available in this neighbourhood.

Can I also suggest if anyone is thinking of donating money, use the DEC.ORG.UK website, as the U.K. Government is matching contributions (also, tick "Gift Aid" as well).

https://www.dec.org.uk/

My company is also matching donations, in my case, the Red Cross

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This is what we should strive for:

https://twitter.com/marceldirsus/sta...39110502256641

Thousands of people in Berlin have gone to the central train station to offer fleeing Ukrainians a place to stay. Really moving.

Doesn't Farage's children have German passports? I wonder if he'll be with them on the platform and what his sign, that he holds up, might say?

[Mad Max]

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees

We should be putting a similar amount of effort into getting refugees to safety as we have made of getting military supplies in.

Don’t tell me it can’t be done, it can, it just requires effort.

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[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Mad Max

The countries that most of those poor people have fled to, seeking shelter, are far closer than the UK, how are they supposed to get here as quick?

When they get out of Ukraine, companies like WizzAir are offering free flights. English is the third most spoken language in Ukraine so the UK is attractive for that reason.
https://simpleflying.com/wizz-air-fr...fares-ukraine/

[1andrew1]

I think there's more Russian oligarchs than Ukranian refugees here!

A government minister has defended the UK's support for fleeing Ukrainian refugees after it was revealed by the Home Office only "around 50" visas had been granted.

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-i...o-far-12559733

[ianch99]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think there's more Russian oligarchs than Ukranian refugees here!

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-i...o-far-12559733

By design, I'm afraid. This Government is in a dilemma: they think they need to pander to the prejudices of their core support but, at the same time, try to appear generous and supportive of Ukraine on the world stage. An impossibility ..

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Originally Posted by papa smurf

So who will offer a room in their home?

You have not yet replied to your own question? I wonder why ..

[papa smurf]

Originally Posted by ianch99

By design, I'm afraid. This Government is in a dilemma: they think they need to pander to the prejudices of their core support but, at the same time, try to appear generous and supportive of Ukraine on the world stage. An impossibility ..

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You have not yet replied to your own question? I wonder why ..

That's because i already know the answer.

[ianch99]

Originally Posted by papa smurf

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That's because i already know the answer.

Which is?

As a conservative. I’m deeply embarrassed by this governments approach to Ukrainian refugees. There should be a decisive instruction and criteria.

Our side has been banging on about illegal migrants not coming from war torn countries like France. But these Ukrainian migrants are desperate and are coming from War torn countries.

https://twitter.com/sirrogergale/sta...235027460?s=21

From a Tory MP.