Petition · past parliament
Welcome and support refugees fleeing the Ukrainian conflict
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Up to 5 million Ukrainians may be displaced following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces.
The UK has provided no legal route for these people to enter the UK and claim asylum.
The UK has provided no legal route for these people to enter the UK and claim asylum.
A generation ago, the UK saved the lives of thousands of families from the Balkans through an evacuation and resettlement programme.
The government should now respond with a well-resourced initiative working with councils across the country, to welcome Ukrainians who need sanctuary.
The government should now respond with a well-resourced initiative working with councils across the country, to welcome Ukrainians who need sanctuary.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Offer fast track asylum to any Ukrainians displaced due to the invasion
Timeline
| 26 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.