Statement on Syrian refugees: 29 January 2014
29 January 2014 (updated on 29 January 2014)
The Home Secretary, Theresa May made a statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday 29 January 2014 on Syrian Refugees. Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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