France accuses UK of ‘lack of humanity’ over Ukrainian refugees

French interior minister writes to Priti Patel urging government to set up proper consular services in Calais

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France's interior minister has accused the British government of showing a lack of humanity" when it comes to helping the Ukrainian refugees who have fled the Russian invasion and are now waiting in Calais for permission to join their families in the UK.

Hundreds of Ukrainians have come to the northern French port in the last few days in the hope of crossing the Channel so they can be with relatives who are already established in the UK.