Andy Burnham MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, commenting on a letter from 300 lawyers on the Government’s refugee policy, said:

“This is a serious intervention that simply cannot be ignored. Some of the most senior figures in the land are telling David Cameron and Theresa May that their response has not been good enough. 

"Today’s warning confirms what Labour has been saying for months on the Government’s shortcomings. While it is right for Britain to stay outside of any formal EU quota scheme, the Prime Minister and Home Secretary should reach out to counterparts across Europe and take a fair share of refugees this year, as well as increasing support to agencies in war-torn nations.”