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A man has criticised the the government’s Homes for Ukraine’ scheme after becoming frustrated with his attempts to bring four Ukrainians to Bexhill.

Michael Sykes, 75, said he and a friend have been trying to get four Ukrainians to Bexhill but have been prevented from doing so by the government’s failure to issue visas.

One of the four has not been approved for a visa, according to Mr Sykes, and has been advised that there could be a 60 day wait for approval.

He has called on the British government to abandon the visa requirement.

Katya and Kateryna. Mr Sykes said: “I would like our government to abandon the visa requirement. At the moment escape to safety in England is not permitted for Katya, and of course she would not expect her even younger friend to travel alone."

Bexhill pensioner voices frustration after Ukraine refugee visa struggle