The Lib Dems backed A new amendment to the Immigration Bill from Lord Dubs which passed by 279 votes to 172. On whether the UK should provide sanctuary for 3000 unaccompanied child refugees

There will be another opportunity to vote on the issue and Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said, following the vote, that the government has “closed their eyes to those in need”. He added: “Britain has consistently stood up for the best in human nature – it has opened its doors with the Kindertransport to those escaping Nazi brutality and again to Ugandans fleeing Idi Amin’s brutal regime. Tonight the government have dishonoured that legacy.”

Ignoring this will not make it go away. These children will remain stuck in limbo as the situation deteriorates. As time goes on more of these orphans will lose hope of finding a home, securing an education and living a stable and peaceful life.