L’s story: video transcript

[timestamp to be added] A woman’s heavily pixelated face appears with the UK Government logo, title: ‘The people smugglers’ lies’ and the words: ‘Firsthand account – identity protected’ appearing on top.

[timestamp to be added] “I was an English teacher in a small city. I wasn’t earning much.”

[timestamp to be added] We see a view of a central London street appear on screen along with the words: “An agent PROMISED me a high-paying job in the UK…”

[timestamp to be added] “After I landed, the agent didn’t offer me a job. I realised I had been CHEATED.”

[timestamp to be added] A close-up image of hands serving food at a counter appears on screen along with the words: “I found a low pay serving job. I could barely SURVIVE.”

[timestamp to be added] A close-up image of a woman’s hands holding a takeaway coffe cup appears on screen with the words: “I never wanted to be an ILLEGAL WORKER, but I can’t go home penniless.”

[timestamp to be added] “I am stuck. I need to repay the money I owe for my journey here.”

[timestamp to be added] Endframe with UK Government logo: Illegal migrants are not allowed to work in the UK and risk being exploited.