UK Resettlement Scheme reopening and new refugee sponsorship routes
Many constituents are asking how refugees can get permission to come to the UK through the UK Resettlement Scheme or the forthcoming community sponsorship routes.
A Backbench Business debate on a Motion on refugee family reunion is scheduled in the Chamber on Thursday 20 June 2019. The debate is sponsored by Angus MacNeil MP.
Debate on a Motion on Refugee Family Reunion (123KB PDF)
The Immigration Rules on refugee family reunion only cater for a refugee’s ‘pre-flight’ partner and dependent children (under 18), and do not allow unaccompanied refugee children to sponsor applications from family members.
Debate on a Motion on Refugee Family Reunion (123KB PDF)
Many constituents are asking how refugees can get permission to come to the UK through the UK Resettlement Scheme or the forthcoming community sponsorship routes.
Limited local data is available on international migration in the UK. Instead, most statistics are published at national level.
The UK spent 18% of its aid budget supporting refugees in the UK in 2025. This drew criticism from aid groups and committees. What is the government response?