„I indeed wrote a letter to The Independent editor to express my deep regret over the fact that the daily could publish the disgusting, xenophobic and racist cartoon. I also recalled that Lithuanians have been living in Great Britain for more than 100 years, employed Lithuanians pay taxes to Great Britain, thus contributing to building of well-being in the United Kingdom,“ Skaisgiryte-Liauskiene told BNS on Tuesday evening.
„I truly hope that my open letter is published,“ the ambassador added.
The cartoon published in The Independent on Tuesday depicts a plastic Tesco package of human bodies. Labels on the packaging reads Migrant Workers, Cheap Labor Value Pack, Produce of Eastern Europe, 2 for the price of 1, as well as Every Lithuanian Helps.
In Skaisgiryte-Liauskiene's words, the attitude towards Lithuanian immigrants is not prevailing in the UK.
„This is not a prevailing attitude towards Lithuanians, however, the migration topic in general is currently relevant and subject to extensive discussions. Different opinions exist. Indeed, migrant workers are not acceptable to all. In the discussion, it is important to keep a clear mind and show that migration has positive effects for the destination country,“ the ambassador told BNS.
