Time for a Lewisham Travellers Site - London

From Transpontine

The shocking case of children being snatched by the state from their own parents in Ireland (and the accompanying press coverage) has highlighted the racism faced by Romani Gypsies and Travellers. The rush of the tabloids to imply that Travellers across Europe are going around stealing pretty blonde children reminded me of the medieval blood libel that the Jews were sacrificing young Christians. Seemingly Roma families aren't allowed to have blonde-haired, blue-eyed children - presumably this is a privilege reserved for pure Aryan families only.

But what about locally? In the last week, a group of Travellers have set up camp in the Girton Road car park in Sydenham. Last month Travellers on the site of the demolished Catford Greyhound Stadium were served eviction notice, and Travellers were also evicted from a site in Crystal Palace. Travellers like these are being driven from pillar to post because of the lack of proper Travellers sites.

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