Wrexham MP and Polish community leader show their support for Ukraine

Wrexham’s Member of Parliament has declared her support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people amidst the ongoing invasion of the country by Russian forces.

Sarah Atherton MP is also supporting the efforts of Wrexham’s Polish Integration Support Centre, led by Anna Buckley, which has organised a collection to support Ukrainian refugees at the Polish border.

PISC is aiming to raise money to support the delivery of supplies for refugees arriving at the Polish-Ukrainian border, and items can also be donated directly. Items in need include thermal clothing, sleeping bags, crayons, toys, survival blankets, plasters, shampoos, first ad kids, clothing (new), sanitary towels, napkins and metal cups.

An ongoing effort is also taking place today with a request for anyone who can help feed 60 volunteers who are loading the gathered aid at F Lloyd Penley Limited on Bridge Road South, Wrexham Industrial Estate LL13 9UF between 10am – 5pm.

Ms Atherton, who is also a member of the Defence Select Committee in Parliament, has also made clear that she supports the UK Government’s military and humanitarian commitments to the crisis. So far, the UK Government have enacted sanctions to target Russia’s economy and the Russian President, Vladimir Putin.

The sanctions will ban Russia’s economically vital industries and companies from raising finance on the UK’s money markets – arguably the most important financial centre in Europe and they say they are also stopping Russian banks, alongside state and privately-owned companies from borrowing from UK lenders.

The UK Government has also announced several changes to the immigration system, including the “development of a bespoke humanitarian route to allow the UK to welcome up to 100,000 people from Ukraine”.

Military assistance has also been provided to Ukraine, and other European and NATO allies such as Poland and Estonia.

Commenting on her initiative to support refugees, Anna Buckley from Wrexham’s PISC said: “The Polish people have a long history of welcoming those in need. I am pleased that the Polish Government have opened the border to support those from Ukraine that need it and I’m grateful to the UKG for their commitments to aid the humanitarian and military crisis in Ukraine.”

Adding, Wrexham’s MP Sarah Atherton said: “I know that many in Wrexham are worried about the unfolding scenes we have witnessed, but it is uplifting to see our community coming together in support of Ukraine. I would urge all to donate what they can to Anna’s initiative.

““I am also proud that the UK Government has also provided wide-ranging support to Ukraine, and other European and NATO allies in the form of military equipment, technology and training, as well as economic and humanitarian assistance.

“This nation will always stand up for the freedoms and the hard-earned democracy of our European allies and there will continue to be severe implications for Russia as a result of this unprecedented conflict.”

More information can be found on the PISC’s Facebook page: PISC CIC.