Lily Allen Denied Black Cab Over Calais Jungle Apology

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When Lily Allen visited France's Calais Jungle refugee camp several weeks ago, she told a young Afghan migrant through tears, "I apologize on behalf of my country. I’m sorry for what we have put you through," as The Sun reports. According to the singer, a London cab driver caught news of this and wasn't happy. "Just tried to get in a black cab with my kids. The driver looked at me and said, 'find an immigrant to drive you you stupid tart,'" Allen tweeted earlier today.

Just tried to get in a black cab with my kids. The driver looked at me and said , 'find an immigrant to drive you you stupid tart'
— lily allen (@lilyallen) October 28, 2016

Allen followed up the story with tweets defending her comment. "Having lived a life of privilege, that interaction has given me a tiny glimpse of what it feels like to be discriminated against," she said. "There is so much work to be done. But we can do it. Let's stamp out this stupid horrible ignorance together."

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Having lived a life of privilege, that interaction has given me a tiny glimpse of what it feels like to be discriminated against.
— lily allen (@lilyallen) October 28, 2016

There is so much work to be done. But we can do it. Let's stamp out this stupid horrible ignorance together. #takeourcountryback
— lily allen (@lilyallen) October 28, 2016

Unfortunately, she also had to defend herself against people accusing her of making up the whole thing.

@lilyallen Reg and plate No. Or it didn't happen
— Garythetaxidriver (@taxidrivergaz) October 28, 2016

I had both my hands full with children , couldn't get to my phone fast enough. https://t.co/waJ2GqYsYK
— lily allen (@lilyallen) October 28, 2016

But many commended her for speaking out about the incident, pointing out how ridiculous the driver's comments were.

@lilyallen education and open, honest dialogue needed. We can't roll over and let these hate filled morons succeed. x
— HCKYTMPR (@CATHDISCBTON) October 28, 2016

@lilyallen That is so awful. What a disgrace.
— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) October 28, 2016

@lilyallen Are you actually serious? Report him! I hope you're all ok. How rude! Especially with kids around!!x
— Lauren-I Miss Emma? (@lauxx_n) October 28, 2016

After his encounter with Allen, the migrant she spoke to, 13-year-old Shamsher Sherin, made it to the U.K., according to The Sun, along with several other children from the camp.

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