- Rupert Lowe, an independent MP for Great Yarmouth, mistakenly identified a charity rowing boat as illegal migrants.
- Lowe posted on social media platform X, stating he had alerted authorities and would ensure deportation if they were illegal migrants.
- The vessel was in fact crewed by ROW4MND, a team rowing from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise money for motor neurone disease.
- The rowing team found the incident humorous, noting they were contacted by the Coastguard and police due to Lowe's post.
- Upon realising his error, Lowe pledged £1,000 to the charity but stated he would not apologise for being vigilant regarding illegal migration.
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