UK has not taken in any child refugees under Dubs scheme this year

Government accused of dragging its feet as immigration minister faces cross-party criticism transfers from Europe too slow

Home Office ministers have tried to deflect cross-party anger as it emerged that not a single extra lone child refugee has been brought to Britain from Europe under the “Dubs amendment” this year.

The immigration minister, Brandon Lewis, met accusations that the government was “dragging its feet” by disclosing he will visit Italy and Greece next week to follow up the invitation to refer eligible children to be brought to Britain.

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