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In the House of Commons I highlighted an incorrect claim by the Government about its support for Ukrainian musicians trying to obtain visas to tour to the UK.
I have written to the Home & Culture Secretaries to encourage more Government support for Ukrainian musicians.
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I have written to the Home & Culture Secretaries to encourage more Government support for Ukrainian musicians.
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In an article @lucyfrazermp said Govt was "assisting the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine to share their music as they tour the UK this year".
But the orchestra's tour manager told me: "We’ve had no contact from the Government whatsoever in response to our enquiries."
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But the orchestra's tour manager told me: "We’ve had no contact from the Government whatsoever in response to our enquiries."
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The Government's claim is untruthful.
Orchestras like the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine & Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra take on a heavy administrative & financial burden to come to the UK, as well as the dangers of travelling to visa centres.
We must do more to help.
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Orchestras like the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine & Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra take on a heavy administrative & financial burden to come to the UK, as well as the dangers of travelling to visa centres.
We must do more to help.
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The Government must act quickly to help Ukrainian musicians to come to the UK and to share their culture and music.
In particular I hope the Government will extend the offer made in 2022 of reimbursing/waiving any visa fees for Ukrainian orchestras.
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In particular I hope the Government will extend the offer made in 2022 of reimbursing/waiving any visa fees for Ukrainian orchestras.
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