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Pontins investigated over Irish surname blacklist

The Equality and Human Rights Commission investigated Pontins after a whistleblower revealed it maintained a list of common Irish surnames to exclude Roma and Irish travelers from booking holiday parks. The Prime Minister condemned the practice as unacceptable.

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BusinessPontins investigated over Irish surname blacklist

The Equality and Human Rights Commission investigated Pontins after a whistleblower revealed it maintained a list of common Irish surnames to exclude Roma and Irish travelers from booking holiday parks. The Prime Minister condemned the practice as unacceptable.

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