Cllr Douglas McCall’s motion to welcome refugees to MK was overwhelming supported by the Council.

At the 16th September meeting of Milton Keynes Council the Council overwhelmingly supported my proposal for Milton Keynes to welcome ‘our fair share’ of refugees. The vote was 52 For, 1 Against and 1 Abstention.

There were moving speeches from members of all political parties about the blight of the Syrian refugees.

Local people, faith groups and voluntary organisations want to help, with people offering room in their own homes. With those offers and financial support from central government there should be no need to use any social housing.

Although our ‘fair share’ will be small numbers people are very keen to help.