Petition · past parliament
The UK government must urgently help Ukrainians who need sanctuary
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Britons have been appalled by the actions of Putin's Russia in invading Ukraine and the impact this will cause on their totally innocent population.
The UK government should establish a well-resourced initiative working with councils across the country, to welcome Ukrainians who need sanctuary.
The UK government should establish a well-resourced initiative working with councils across the country, to welcome Ukrainians who need sanctuary.
A refugee initiative for Ukraine is absolutely vital.
Leading humanitarian charities including the International Rescue Committee UK, the Refugee Council and many others said the Ukraine attack could be "the most significant European conflict since the collapse of Yugoslavia".
They point out "a generation ago, the UK saved the lives of thousands of families from the Balkans through an evacuation and resettlement programme". It is time for the UK to step up again to support Ukrainians.
Leading humanitarian charities including the International Rescue Committee UK, the Refugee Council and many others said the Ukraine attack could be "the most significant European conflict since the collapse of Yugoslavia".
They point out "a generation ago, the UK saved the lives of thousands of families from the Balkans through an evacuation and resettlement programme". It is time for the UK to step up again to support Ukrainians.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
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Help Ukrainian refugees and create a safe path for them to get to the UK: Help Ukrainian refugees and create a safe path for them to get to the UK
Offer fast track asylum to any Ukrainians displaced due to the invasion: Offer fast track asylum to any Ukrainians displaced due to the invasion
Waive visa requirement for Ukrainian refugees: Waive visa requirement for Ukrainian refugees.
Help Ukrainian refugees and create a safe path for them to get to the UK: Help Ukrainian refugees and create a safe path for them to get to the UK
Timeline
| 25 Feb 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Feb 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Feb 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.