A CANDLELIT vigil to show Worcester’s support for the people of Ukraine will be held in the city next week.
The Ukrainian flag will be flown in Cathedral Square and the Guildhall will be lit in blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine which continues to bravely defend itself against the invasion ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Worcester’s support was revealed in a rare joint statement from the leaders of the political parties on the city council.
Council leader Coun Marc Bayliss (Conservative), opposition group leader Coun Adrian Gregson (Labour), Green Party group leader Coun Louis Stephen and Liberal Democrat group leader Coun Mel Allcott all stood in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
“There can be no one in Worcester who is unmoved by the plight of Ukraine at this terrible time,” the statement read.
“Our city and county are home to a strong and proud Eastern European population and we know that they will stand with us when we say that our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine.
“Many refugees from this conflict will make their way to the UK under the Government’s programme, and we look forward to welcoming some of them to Worcester,” the statement added.
A date and time for the vigil will be revealed shortly.
The Disasters Emergency Committee has now launched a Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Visit www.dec.org.uk for more.
