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Manston scandal is a disgrace that could have been easily avoided

OPINION: Ministers chose to brand those coming from Calais as ‘illegal immigrants’ instead of planning how to help

Manston scandal is a disgrace that could have been easily avoided
Manston immigration centre in Thanet, Kent has been described as ‘dangerous’ and ‘wretched’ | PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo
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Forced to live in densely overcrowded rooms where serious infectious diseases are rife.

Sleeping on a bare floor with just one blanket.

Unable to shower for ten days because there is no hot water, and being constantly hungry.