Migrants complaining about accommodation is a disgrace

Sir, – I write with regard to the article in the news about a petrol bomb being hurled into a migrant centre in Dover.

I do not condone or agree with violence or acts of terrorism in any shape or form. There is, however, something fundamentally wrong with allowing such numbers of migrants into the UK each and every day. I believe 1,000 people entered the UK via the Channel only a couple of days ago.

What, in my opinion, belies belief is many migrants are complaining about the conditions of the migrant camps, where they are living in temporary accommodation.

What do they expect? To be whisked away in taxis to the Hilton Hotel in London and live in five-star luxury with all meals included, for an indefinite length of time? They “chose” to get on a boat and come here.

I have no issues with people coming to the

UK if they are genuinely fleeing war, famine, torture and are literally fleeing for their lives. However, there are many who have merely decided to freeload themselves on to our shores for a so-called “better life”. Many migrants are entering the UK from countries where there is no unrest in any shape or form whatsoever. That is what I object to.

Ukrainians who have come to the UK seeking safety and shelter are grateful for a safe haven, warmth and a bed anywhere and with anyone who is willing to accommodate them. Do you hear them complaining about “conditions” and the standard of accommodation in which they have been placed? No, of course not. Because they are genuine, sincere people who are literally fleeing for

their lives.

Migrants “choose” to come to the UK. Ukrainian people do not have the luxury of being given a choice, but have made it very clear they are eternally grateful for any help that we can offer them, are willing to work and to adapt the best way they can to our way of life and customs.

Migrants complaining about accommodation in camps is a disgrace. Nobody has forced them to come here.

If conditions were so bad where they came from, they would certainly not be complaining about conditions here, would they?

Christine McLellan, Church Road, Duffus, Moray.

A bomb disposal unit following the attack in Dover.