We employ five young Eastern European women (three from Poland and two from Slovakia) at our nurseries and Mr Bubble and I were really affected by this horrible report.
They are all fantastic girls. Enthuastic, reliable, very well-qualified (three have degrees from their native countries) and with a better command of English than a lot of British people we've interviewed.
I am, however, often struck by their vulnerability. Some have come from small towns and I often worry about them travelling alone on London buses. More so as the early mornings and nights get darker. I am pleased that we are a small business as, as a result, our staff have formed strong friendships and regularly text each other to check that everyone is OK.
I am so sad that Angelika came to the UK, like our girls, full of hope and that her life ended so horribly.