Politics

“Textbook case of a civilised and humane approach to refugees," the British writer said.

A Home Office spokesperson suggested the initial claim made by one of the department’s officials was misspoken.

The former European Council president, who oversaw Brexit negotiations, spoke out as most of the continent allowed Ukrainians to come without paperwork.

"One of the motivations for my support for independence is to see Scotland play a bigger role, albeit as a small country, in building a more peaceful world, to be a progressive country that welcomes refugees," the first minister of Scotland said.

“It’s just as confusing on the ground as it appears to be back home", BBC correspondent Phil Mackie said.

Boris Johnson is set to make the announcement in parliament today, which is, once again, impeccable timing.

Daniel Kawczynski was severely criticised by a senior Conservative colleague, who said he "doesn't speak for the Tory party".

"Their books shed light on key moments in our recent political history and present manifestos for how we should approach the future."

Last week, deputy prime minister Dominic Raab also blamed the difficulty Ukrainian refugees are having coming to the UK on... Ukrainian wishes.