A PETITION calling for the creation of a UK family visa scheme for Palestinians is closing in on 100,000 signatures.
Should 100,000 people sign – which can still be done HERE – then it will be considered for debate in Parliament.
It calls for a visa scheme similar to the Ukraine Family Scheme to be created for Palestinians affected by the crisis in Gaza.
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In a post on Twitter/X, the Gaza Families Reunited campaign said: “The UK Government must create a Gaza family scheme to enable Palestinians in the UK to bring their loved ones to safety.”
The petition now has well over 98,500 signatures and is fast closing in on 100,000.
We previously told of the difficulties for Gazans to obtain a UK visa given there’s no functioning visa centre, with more than 33,000 Palestinians killed by Israel since the October 7 attack.
Humza Yousaf has already backed the campaign saying Scotland “is open and stands ready to welcome” those wishing to leave Gaza.
A spokesperson for the UK Government said: “We are working around the clock to get British nationals, who want to leave, out of Gaza.
“We have a team on the ground in Cairo and at the Rafah crossing providing consular assistance. We currently have no plans to establish a separate route for Palestinians to come to the UK.
“However, any dependants of British citizens who need a visa, can apply for one.”
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