The MP for Penrith and the Border has praised the government for giving more than £550,000 for the Homes for Ukraine scheme in Cumbria 

The funding has been allocated across the UK in reflection of the proportion of Homes for Ukraine arrivals and wider homelessness pressures in local areas.

As such, Cumberland has received £254,695 and Westmorland & Furness £296,464. 

More than 120,000 Ukrainians have now arrived here as part of the scheme, with the British public generously opening their arms and homes to our allies.

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Dr Hudson has supported many Ukrainians moving to Penrith and The Border with their visas and met with a Ukrainian family who have found sanctuary near Penrith. 

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, said:  “I must firstly thank my constituents, the great people of Penrith and The Border who have opened their doors and hearts with selfless generosity.

“In Cumbria we have been allocated over half a million pounds to support our Ukrainian friends and allies into sustainable accommodation and to prevent homelessness.