Sajid Javid

We’ve fact checked Sajid Javid seven times.
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We’ve fact checked Sajid Javid seven times
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Sajid Javid wrong on government guidance for Ukraine family visas
a Ukrainian living and working here [on a visa], you will be able to bring your family here into the UK under the extended family scheme
Sajid Javid, 14 March 2022
Laws can be made without a parliamentary vote, contrary to the health secretary’s claim
No law is decided until Parliament votes on it.
Sajid Javid, 11 December 2021
Resettlement figures don’t give us the full picture on refugee numbers
“Since 2015 I think we have resettled, the UK through the refugee programmes, we’ve resettled over 25,000 people—more than any other country in Europe. When I was home secretary I expanded those programmes, Priti Patel has also expanded those programmes.”
Sajid Javid, 28 November 2021
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