{"id":63854,"date":"2022-03-08T12:36:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T12:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=63854"},"modified":"2022-03-08T13:01:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T13:01:01","slug":"drakeford-wales-is-ready-to-help-ukrainian-refugees-but-more-needs-to-be-done","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/03\/08\/drakeford-wales-is-ready-to-help-ukrainian-refugees-but-more-needs-to-be-done\/","title":{"rendered":"Drakeford: \u2018Wales is ready to help Ukrainian refugees, but more needs to be done\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Over 1.3 million people are attempting to flee the country since Russia has invaded, says First Minister<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WALES First Minister Mark Drakeford today said the UK Government needs to cut the red tape and do more to help those fleeing violence in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His full statement read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wales is ready to support refugees from Ukraine but more needs to be done to ensure safe and easy travel routes are available.<br>\u00a0<br>The UK Government needs to revisit its immigration policies to cut the red tape and do more to help those fleeing the violence in Ukraine.<\/p>&mdash; Mark Drakeford (@PrifWeinidog) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PrifWeinidog\/status\/1501113077181341696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has come under scrutiny this week, after many have described her refugee policy as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2022\/mar\/07\/uk-minister-denies-plans-for-humanitarian-route-for-ukrainian-refugees\">chaotic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ukrainian refugees arriving in Calais this week were faced with posters telling them to get their UK visas in Brussels or Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The shocking poster that greets Ukraine refugees arriving here in Calais.  Appears to be absolutely no official British help on the ground for these traumatised people.  The wonderful volunteers of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Care4Calais?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Care4Calais<\/a> are doing their best to help. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NHFR3ZltHv\">pic.twitter.com\/NHFR3ZltHv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Andy Lines (@andylines) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/andylines\/status\/1500837210895130629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The UK government controls immigration policy and has said it will only take refugees with family connections, or sponsorship by a third party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Drakeford has called on Westminster to do more for those attempting to flee Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a reminder of what the Welsh Government has said so far regarding the crisis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Today &#8211; Press conference with Jane Hutt, The Minister for Social Justice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 12pm, Jane Hutt held a press briefing to provide an update about support for Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said: &#8220;Today I want to talk about what we can, and are doing in Wales, to support people who are fleeing their homes to seek sanctuary from the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I repeat again that Wales stands in solidarity with Ukraine and its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019ve watched as tens of thousands of people have crossed into the neighbouring countries of Poland, Moldova, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Just 300 visas have been issued so far:<\/strong> \u201cI believe we can do more, just 300 visas have been issued so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday we learn of reports of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Calais only to be told they must travel to Paris or Brussels to apply for a UK visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe UK Government must make it easier for refugees (who are mainly women and children) to be able to come to the UK, and to Wales.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/FMYjPH4XEAYncI4-1024x584.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/FMYjPH4XEAYncI4-1024x584.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The Welsh Government building also lit up in support for Ukraine (Photo: Cardiff Council)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best way to help:<\/strong> \u201cThe very clear advice we have had from the Disasters Emergency Committee and others working on the grounds is that the best way to help is by donating money, if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The \u00a34m we have made available is going to the DEC appeal \u2013 this will make sure the funding can go straight to where it is needed most in Ukraine.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be prepared for higher prices:<\/strong> \u201cThe effects of this conflict will also be felt here too \u2013 in rising prices, putting more pressure on households already feeling the strain from the cost-of-living crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We must be prepared for further increases in fuel and food prices in the days and weeks ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March 7 &#8211; DEC Cymru confirm almost \u00a36.5m has been raised across Wales to support people caught up in the Ukraine conflict<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yesterday, it was announced that \u00a36.5 million had been pledged to the Disaster Emergency Committee\u2019s Ukraine Humanitarian appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DEC brings together various UK charities who provide aid, such as: Save the Children, Oxfam and the British Red Cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We have now raised \u00a36.5 million across Wales for the DEC <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UkraineAppeal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UkraineAppeal<\/a>. \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc77\udb40\udc6c\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc7f\ud83d\udc9b\ud83d\udc99 <br><br>The UK total now stands at \u00a3100 million \u2013 that\u2019s \u00a31M per hour since we launched. An incredible response. <br><br>Funds are already being put to use by our 15 DEC charity partners.<br><br>Thank you. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/o0Hbojv8m9\">pic.twitter.com\/o0Hbojv8m9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; DEC Cymru (@DECCymru) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DECCymru\/status\/1500773718972375040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This comes, as UK donations have reached over \u00a3100 million, with \u00a325 million coming from the UK government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of \u00a34m of the money Wales has raised has come from a donation made by the Welsh Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March 4 &#8211; Updated actions to support Ukraine from Jane Hutt, Minister for Social Justice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Friday last week, Jane Hutt released a <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/written-statement-update-about-actions-support-ukraine\">statement<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis week, we have set in train a wide range of support in response to the evolving humanitarian crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI want to thank officials, local authorities, the third sector, faith leaders, and the public for their rapid and robust response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey continue to reaffirm that Wales truly is a Nation of Sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are exploring options to ensure support can be provided here in Wales when Ukrainian citizens begin to arrive. We will provide further updates in due course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA dedicated page on our website has been set up setting out how people can help and sources of support for people directly affected by the war in Ukraine:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/ukraine-support-people-affected\"><strong>Ukraine: support for people affected | GOV.WALES<\/strong><\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March 3 &#8211; How you can help statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Russia&#39;s invasion of Ukraine has caused thousands to flee their homes.<br><br>We know people across Wales are eager to help. The best way to support organisations on the ground is through cash donations.<br><br>If you want to support Ukraine, click here \ud83d\udc47<\/p>&mdash; Welsh Government \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc77\udb40\udc6c\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc7f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@WelshGovernment) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WelshGovernment\/status\/1499330612007743488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March 1 &#8211; Mark Drakeford &#8211; Wales Stands with Ukraine and will offer \u00a34m to assist humanitarian effort.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wales stands with Ukraine. <br><br>We\u2019ve announced \u00a34m 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