This morning I was interviewed on radio Lincolnshire and could tell what I saw: the refugee camp with people sleeping in tents and coping with mud and rain. I then continued on the morning task of picking up rubbish and securing the tents against the wind.
The rest of the day was spent saying no to young men wanting new boots, because we simply do not have enough. Having said that a good number were trying it on. There were tales of new shoes being sold and the men coming back for more. It is hard to be tough, but necessary.
I return though to the main point: all this is unnecessary. As a matter of principle refugee status is granted, so why make the refugees come across in dangerousq boats paying excessive amounts to the smugglers.
It rained hard yesterday evening and we read early this morning that perhaps a thousand people arrived over night. The camp will be a quagmire
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