As you will know, the issue of unaccompanied child refugees is a policy area which Heidi Allen MP has continuously championed, and today was no exception. During a Backbench Business debate on child refugees in Greece and Italy, Heidi made an impassioned speech calling on the Government to keep the Dubs scheme open and fix the process of the Dublin regulations.
Heidi said:
"Our world is in turmoil and moral leadership is needed like never before. What kind of country are we? What kind of Government are we? The country I know and love is outward looking, proud, welcoming and above all sharing. We have talked a lot recently about still being a friend to Europe post Brexit. Well, actions speak louder than words, so let’s step up and be that partner our European neighbours need.
We must go back to our local authorities and ask again, and again. This humanitarian crisis will not end neatly at the end of this financial year, so neither must our compassion.
So long as Europe is under pressure to find homes for the most vulnerable casualties of war and persecution, we must keep asking, “what more can we do”?"
You can watch Heidi's full speech by following the link here.