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Online abuse and exploitation of Ukrainian refugees

EDM (Early Day Motion) 113: tabled on 18 May 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 30 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.

Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 May 2026
Wokingham
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 19 May 2026
Strangford
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 May 2026
Newbury
Pinkerton, Dr Al
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 May 2026
Surrey Heath
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 May 2026
Yeovil
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 May 2026
Eastleigh
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 20 May 2026
Bristol Central
Spencer, Hannah
Green Party
Signed on 20 May 2026
Gorton and Denton
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 20 May 2026
Brighton Pavilion
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 20 May 2026
Waveney Valley
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 20 May 2026
North Herefordshire
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 May 2026
Glastonbury and Somerton
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 May 2026
Woking
Sollom, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 May 2026
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 21 May 2026
Ceredigion Preseli
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 21 May 2026
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 21 May 2026
Caerfyrddin
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 21 May 2026
Ynys Môn
Green, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 May 2026
Chesham and Amersham
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on 21 May 2026
Leeds East
Cane, Charlotte
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 June 2026
Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Maguire, Ben
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 June 2026
North Cornwall
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on 1 June 2026
Dundee Central
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 June 2026
Henley and Thame

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.