MP Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for 'illegal migrants'
MP Rupert Lowe mistook a group of charity rowers for "illegal migrants" and threatened to call the police. The incident occurred when Lowe spotted the rowers, who were fundraising for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, on the River Severn in Gloucestershire. Lowe, who is a member of the House of Lords, claimed he was being "vigilant" and said he would donate £1,000 to the charity to make amends. However, he defended his actions, stating that he was "not prepared to take any chances" when it comes to potential illegal immigration. The charity rowers expressed their disappointment over the incident, saying that Lowe's actions were unnecessary and that they were simply trying to raise money for a good cause. The episode has sparked a wider debate about the importance of being vigilant without resorting to unfounded accusations or assumptions.
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