The British government’s response to Ukrainian refugees is sadly typical
Just ask an Afghan
“O F COURSE WE’RE going to take refugees,” promised Boris Johnson, Britain’s prime minister, as Ukrainians dodged Russian bombs. “The UK is way out in front in our willingness to help.” You hardly dare imagine what unwillingness would look like. Britain’s treatment of Ukrainian refugees so far has combined foot-dragging, hard-heartedness, ineptitude and dishonesty. It is sadly typical of the government.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Here’s a form and a KitKat”
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