The UK Government’s scheme to resettle Afghan refugees is woefully inadequate, Alliance MP Stephen Farry has said. The proposals are to resettle 20,000 Afghans, with only 5,000 places available this year. In addition, the Home Secretary has warned Afghans using illegal means to cross the English Channel “will claim asylum in the way in which […]
“The First and deputy First Minister’s delay in opening up Northern Ireland to those fleeing Afghanistan has gone on long enough,” Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said. Speaking after the humanitarian disaster continue to play out, Kellie has now called on The Executive Office to make it clear Northern Ireland is open and ready to […]
“Millions are at risk in Afghanistan. The Government has a responsibility to protect Afghan civilians, not just those who have assisted British forces”, Stephen Farry MP has said, following news that Parliament will be recalled next week to urgently discuss the situation in Afghanistan. The recall of Parliament follows announcements that the Taliban have reached […]