This country should be proud to give people a route to safety that stops them risking their lives in overcrowded dinghies, or in wheel arches, or in refrigerated lorries.

Thus, we are writing to ask for your assurance that as Prime Minister you will ensure this recent announcement is not a one-off, but rather the start of a lasting commitment by the UK to welcome its share of people seeking sanctuary globally.

We’re pleased the Government has listened to the voices of campaigners and organisations on the ground working with these children.

“Every child should have a place to call home and London has a long history of providing sanctuary to those seeking refuge.” Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

As 1,000 people gather to commemorate the Kindertransport, 'Kinder' saved by that rescue operation and living in Britain today are calling on government to "match the efforts of the Kindertransport by committing to resettle 10,000 child refugees."

The petition is asking the UK to resettle 10,000 at-risk child refugees, the same number saved from Nazi-occupied Europe on the eve of World War II during the Kindertransport operation.