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Ukraine options shouldn't be compared to previous situations says CM

Former CM discounted welcoming Syrian refugees

The Isle of Man will engage with the UK Government over offering more assistance to the people fleeing war in Ukraine.

A Ukraine Relief Committee, chaired by the cabinet office minister, has been set up to co-ordinate communications and consider options.

The chief minister has confirmed this may include welcoming refugees to Manx shores - something dismissed in relation to Syrian refugees by Alfred Cannan's predecessor. 

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He says the current situation has to be viewed separately from that:
 

 

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