Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 32 members in total.

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Online abuse and exploitation of Ukrainian refugees

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.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

113 

Session

2026-27

Other sponsors

Wera Hobhouse

Wendy Chamberlain

Jess Brown-Fuller

Edward Morello

Joshua Reynolds

Subjects

Abuse Internet Refugees Ukraine Exploitation

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk