Illegal migrants have been removed from the Bibby Stockholm barge after Legionella bacteria was found in the barge’s water supply within days of dozens of people moving in. Those onboard are now likely to be moved to new accommodation, despite the British immigration Minister Robert Jenrick referring to the barge as “perfectly decent.”
None of the illegal migrants on the barge have shown signs of contracting Legionella bacteria so far, which, if untreated, can cause a lung infection known as Legionnaires’ disease. The government is understood to be hosting a number of meetings on Friday in an effort to resolve the problem. There are around 15 people living on the barge, despite the government’s initially expectation of around 50.
The British government has already faced a barrage of criticism from the mainstream media and leftist groups for using the barge as an alternative to housing illegal migrants in hotels across the country, with some going so far as to refer to the accommodation as a “deathtrap.”
Yet, those living on the barge were provided with all the necessary basics by the British taxpayer. This includes beds, food, internet, computers, a free gym, outdoor access, and even the freedom to come and go as often as they pleased.
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