Since the introduction of the Ukraine visa schemes nearly two years ago in response to Russia's barbaric war on their country, I have been constantly moved and inspired by people across Corby & East Northamptonshire who have shown real heart and an incredible generosity of spirit, opening up their homes to some of the 230,000 people that have been welcomed to the United Kingdom using the schemes at this time of need. Ensuring that those hosts and Ukrainian families alike receive the support they need is something I have been very proud to work on and support locally, as well as in my ministerial role at the Home Office. I’m very proud then that Ukraine scheme visa holders will now be able to apply for an extension when their current visas expire, providing the certainty they need about their place of sanctuary here in the UK. You can watch a video I made about this, here: https://tinyurl.com/y66vyyn3