AN MP has redoubled his calls for more support to be given to refugees fleeing the horrors of Syria.


Jami Reed Jamie Reed, Copeland MP, has called on the prime minister to put in place a proper plan to support Syrian refugees.

Following a refugee summit in London, Mr Reed said: “UK intervention in Syria is making progress in the fight against ISIL or Daesh, but, as a nation, we must do everything in our power to give assistance to those civilians who need help.

“I have repeatedly called on the government to do all it can to ensure refugees have the support they need. Britain has a proud history of providing safe haven for those fleeing persecution and terror and the government’s commitment to take just 20,000 refugees is shamefully low.

“The government should use the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference to look again at the support Britain is giving and commit to doing more.”