The British press is notoriously hostile in its coverage of immigration. It is a deeply-ingrained campaign, one that rears its head in inflammatory language, unjust and unfounded associations, and a startling lack of empathy for the harrowing situations that immigrants often face.
But at the height of the first lockdown, a notable softening in attitudes occurred.
Immigrants were universally lauded for their immense contributions on the pandemic’s frontline, with even the…