MP Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for 'illegal migrants'
Published: 8/8/2025

Independent MP falsely mistakes charity rowing crew for 'illegal migrants', pledges £1,000 donation. Rupert Lowe confused a team of charity rowers for migrants while attempting to cross from Land's End to John O'Groats. The rowers found the situation humorous while Lowe later clarified the misunderstanding. The charity crew has raised over £100,000 and hopes to raise more for MND, despite the mix-up.