A scheme to waive visas in order that the HO could employ “foreign workers” on the notorious barge if in the event of an outbreak of an infectious disease, has been considered.
It is expected that because of the overcrowded conditions there is almost certainly to be an infectious outbreak such as scabies, diphtheria, covid and other horrors.
It is understood that the local authority would be totally unable to handle the inevitable outbreak.
However, the HO has decided to at present not go ahead with the scheme.
In my view it is our mess and we should deal with it, not drag in immigrant workers, to be infected and no doubt then sent home.
Good Morning Thursday 7th May 2026

