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UK MP Questions Ban on Palestinian Scholars' Children

9/22/2025

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UK MP David Lammy says the government may rethink allowing Palestinian scholars to bring children to the UK.
34 Palestinian students, including Chevening scholars, can study in Britain but face restrictions on bringing children.
Manar al-Houbi, arriving with her family, laments a last-minute ban on her children.
Refugee Council and University of Oxford criticize the decision affecting about 20 children.

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UK MP David Lammy says the government may rethink allowing Palestinian scholars to bring children to the UK.
34 Palestinian students, including Chevening scholars, can study in Britain but face restrictions on bringing children.
Manar al-Houbi, arriving with her family, laments a last-minute ban on her children.
Refugee Council and University of Oxford criticize the decision affecting about 20 children.