RNLI Vice President Sir Robin Knox-Johnston on abuse received by volunteers | BBC Politics Live
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RNLI Vice President Sir Robin Knox-Johnston appeared on BBC Two’s Politics Live to defend the charity’s work after volunteers were targeted by by anti-migrant protesters. Speaking to Vicki Young, LBC Presenter Nick Ferrari praised the bravery of RNLI volunteers but added that they are “unfortunately almost acting like a taxi service” for migrants. Sir Robin responded: “We're not exactly running a taxi service... You don't sit out there, waiting for a boat to appear and then say ‘come on, we'll give you a lift in’. You're waiting for the coastguard to say there’s one in danger here, lives could be at risk.” Later in the discussion, Ferrari said he regretted some of his previous comments about the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Read more on this story on the BBC News website: https://bbc.in/4cLg83G For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #PoliticsLive #UKPolitics #BBCNews
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