A Ukrainian refugee has been left separated from her 11-year-old son after the UK government, led by Rishi Sunak, abruptly changed visa rules on Monday without prior notice. This sudden policy shift, which was enacted without warning, has effectively shut down the Ukraine Family Scheme, a program designed to help Ukrainians join their families in the UK. Downing Street had previously assured reporters that changes in visa rules would not impact Ukrainians' ability to reunite with family members in the UK, a statement now contradicted by the immediate effects of the policy change. Critics have labeled the closure of the scheme as a display of shocking incompetence and have expressed disdain, noting 'Shame upon shame upon this government', leaving families unexpectedly divided.
Ukrainian refugee left separated from her 11-year-old son after the Rishi Sunak's government quietly scrapped the Ukrainian Family Scheme earlier this week. https://t.co/O9PNVCUcpA
Ukrainian refugee left separated from son, 11, after sudden UK visa rule change https://t.co/iER5JBsDko
“The Home Office suddenly closed the Ukraine Family Scheme without notice on Monday afternoon”. Shame upon shame upon this government, it never stops. https://t.co/engCmEMdCG
Britain winds down Ukraine refugee scheme suddenly with zero notice — leaving families separated. Shocking incompetence https://t.co/a5wX3aLarZ
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A Ukrainian refugee has been left separated from her 11-year-old son after the UK changed visa rules without warning on Monday. Downing Street wrongly told reporters the changes wouldn't affect the ability of Ukrainians to join their family in the UK: https://t.co/vmBcwdbWxh