Boris Johnson has boasted of the UK's "outstanding record" on accepting Ukrainian refugees despite accusations of "truly dreadful" treatment of refugees.
The Prime Minister once again claimed the UK has done more to settle vulnerable people since 2015 "than any other country".
He made the claims despite taking stock of the huge gesture EU countries made last week, enabling Ukrainians to seek refuge in countries without having a visa.
The Temporary Protection Directive grants refugees automatic temporary residence in any EU country alongside access to education, healthcare, housing and jobs immediately for up to one year.
Mr Johnson said: “I think the UK has got an outstanding record of accepting vulnerable people fleeing from war zones.
“I think we have done more since 2015 to settle vulnerable people than any other country.”
He spoke after Home Secretary Priti Patel announced plans to launch a streamlined online visa application system for Ukrainians fleeing the war.
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told the Commons: “It is truly dreadful the way that desperate people are being treated.
"Families are being expected to travel hundreds of miles to visa centres that only open part time, or to wait a week for the next appointment."
