There is no justification for islanders to be treated less favourably or subjected to unclear and unjustified requirements when accessing services on the mainland.
Commenting on Europcar's policy towards island residents.
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There is no justification for islanders to be treated less favourably or subjected to unclear and unjustified requirements when accessing services on the mainland.
At best it is a mistake, but one which demonstrates woeful ignorance on the part of the company or their staff about the basic composition of the United Kingdom.
Islanders deserve the same basic rights as anyone else in the UK — and I will keep making that point with companies and governments for as long as it is necessary.
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