In a poignant recount of her father's immigrant story from the 1960s, broadcaster Narinder Kaur illuminated the struggles he faced while working tirelessly in a steel foundry. They were hard workers, hard graft, in a tumultuous time for the country. “My dad came from India in the early 60s and went straight into hard labour. The new immigrants ALSO are desperate to work and make a life for themselves,” she said.Kaur concluded by urging a change in how immigrants are viewed in 2026. She highlighted every instance of resilience, dedication, and contribution of immigrant families to British society.

Source: The Times January 02, 2026 10:53 UTC