David Cameron urged to accept Syrian Child Refugees

A group of former Jewish refugees who came to the UK in the “Kinder transport” rescue efforts of the 1930s have urged David Cameron to “demonstrate compassion” and accept 3,000 child refugees from the Syrian war who have made it into Europe unaccompanied.

Ministers argue that offering sanctuary to lone children could result in more falling into the hands of traffickers.

MPs will vote on the issue next week, with ministers facing possible defeat.