No Family Left Behind

The UK government’s decision to tighten rules around refugee family reunions is a direct attack on refugees and the safe routes that allow them to reach protection. By suspending the program and setting high barriers, it is forcing families to make dangerous journeys, leaving loved ones trapped in life-threatening situations for years. This isn’t just bureaucracy—it is a policy that puts lives at risk and prevents vulnerable people from being with those who can keep them safe.

This decision is part of a worrying trend of growing hostility towards refugees and people seeking safety. From harsh immigration rules to shutting down the very ways families can be reunited, the government is making it harder for people to find protection in the UK. In doing so, it adds to the trauma people fleeing conflict already face, and turns its back on the basic principles of compassion and human decency.

Wales, as a nation of sanctuary, has promised that anyone seeking refuge will be met with welcome, understanding, and a celebration of the contributions they bring to Welsh life. The Welsh Government must stand by that commitment, resisting policies that put families in danger and ensuring that people can be reunited safely.

Families belong together.