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Online abuse and exploitation of Ukrainian refugees

EDM (Early Day Motion) 3034: tabled on 24 March 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 42 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House expresses grave concern at evidence of widespread abuse, racism, scamming and sexual exploitation targeting Ukrainian refugees within online groups established to facilitate sponsorship under the Homes for Ukraine scheme; notes reports of malicious or inactive administrators allowing such groups to become hostile environments for vulnerable people fleeing war; further notes cases of fraudulent visa sponsorship offers and predatory behaviour, including single men targeting young Ukrainian women; recognises the efforts of volunteers and sponsors who have sought to report such activity and protect refugees from harm; believes that refugees fleeing war should be able to seek safety and support online without fear of abuse, exploitation or intimidation; and calls on the Government to work urgently with social media platforms, law enforcement and civil society to ensure proactive moderation, clear accountability, and enforcement action against those exploiting Ukrainian refugees online.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Glastonbury and Somerton
Glover, Olly
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Didcot and Wantage
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Thornbury and Yate
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Bath
Sollom, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Morello, Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
West Dorset
Reynolds, Mr Joshua
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Maidenhead
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Yeovil
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 25 March 2026
Strangford
Wrigley, Martin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Newton Abbot
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Edinburgh West
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Wokingham
Kohler, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Wimbledon
Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Chichester
Darling, Steve
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 March 2026
Torbay
Myer, Luke
Labour
Signed on 25 March 2026
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 26 March 2026
Brighton Pavilion
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 26 March 2026
Bristol Central
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 26 March 2026
Waveney Valley
Spencer, Hannah
Green Party
Signed on 26 March 2026
Gorton and Denton
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 26 March 2026
North Herefordshire
Perteghella, Manuela
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 April 2026
Stratford-on-Avon
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 April 2026
Woking
Cane, Charlotte
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 April 2026
Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 April 2026
Eastleigh
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 April 2026
Henley and Thame
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 April 2026
Newbury
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 April 2026
St Albans
Pinkerton, Dr Al
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 April 2026
Surrey Heath
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 27 April 2026
Ceredigion Preseli
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 27 April 2026
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 27 April 2026
Ynys Môn
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 27 April 2026
Caerfyrddin
Taylor, Luke
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 April 2026
Sutton and Cheam
Babarinde, Josh
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 30 April 2026
Eastbourne

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.