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Lancashire Seeks Exit from Resettlement Scheme, Sparks Funding Row

5/6/2026

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Lancashire Council will apply to withdraw from the UK Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Programme.
Reform UK urged Lancashire to divert resettlement funds to residents and veterans, while Green Party leader Gina Dowding warned the move could cut funding for refugees in Lancashire.
Opposition councillors called the withdrawal a stunt and warned the schemes would shift to councils.
Refugee Council director Imran Hussain said resettlement provides a lifeline that benefits prosperity.

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Lancashire Council will apply to withdraw from the UK Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Programme.
Reform UK urged Lancashire to divert resettlement funds to residents and veterans, while Green Party leader Gina Dowding warned the move could cut funding for refugees in Lancashire.
Opposition councillors called the withdrawal a stunt and warned the schemes would shift to councils.
Refugee Council director Imran Hussain said resettlement provides a lifeline that benefits prosperity.