Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty ImagesA British MP has admitted mistaking a charity rowing crew for “illegal migrants”. The local coastguard contacted the crew to confirm their identity and Mr Lowe has since promised to donate £1,000 (€1,150) to their charity after admitting his mistake. “As a well done to the crew, I’ll donate £1,000 to their charity – raising money for MND. Eventually, a friend forwarded Mr Lowe’s post, which Mr Bates said provided “a moment of light relief”. Mr Bates said: “We’re rowing for hope, we’re rowing to find a cure, and hopefully we’ll raise £57 million – we certainly will if MPs keep talking about us.

Source: The Irish Times August 08, 2025 22:05 UTC