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.

The report’s findings indicate that unaccompanied children arriving in Greece and applying for family reunion are waiting an average of 16 months from arrival until transfer, far exceeding the maximum of 11 months provided for in the Dublin Regulation. In some cases, children have been made to wait for over a year and a half.

As Home Secretary, Mr Javid should know better than to pre-judge someone’s right to asylum. And he should know better than to call this a crisis. 539 people attempted to travel to the UK by boat last year, compared to 822 refugees who landed in the Greek islands in just one week in December.

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."

“It’s an enormous privilege to lead such a ground-breaking and compassionate organisation. Since we started three years ago, Safe Passage has enabled over 1,700 refugee children to reach a place of safety - Beth Gardiner-Smith, CEO.