Actor says Britain must ‘create a haven’ for refugees and wants to help via programme announced by Michael Gove on Sunday

Benedict Cumberbatch wants to be part of the government’s “homes for Ukraine” scheme that will enable British people to take in Ukrainian refugees.

Speaking on the red carpet before the Baftas ceremony at the Albert Hall in London, where he is nominated for best leading actor for The Power of the Dog Cumberbatch urged for action to help Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion.

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