Second-class citizens
When John Reid announced his plans for restrictions on Romanian and Bulgarians working in Britain, it took Romanians living in the UK by surprise. The measures to block workers from January 1 next year, and the accompanying caricature of Romanians in the British press, greatly sadden those of us already here.I came to the UK seven years ago, as a student, to complete my education. At the age of 16, it was hard to put up with the perception of my homeland that I found here. At that time, Romania meant Ceausescu, Dracula, orphans and begging gypsies. However, the tabloid media has managed to change this through their persistent campaigning against Romanians.… Seguir leyendo »