linguini

I understand the FCO's notoriously unstable servers and systems have created UK visa crisis worldwide with almost no visas being issued since October 9th when the system went down. My girlfriend having worked damned hard to get a work permit for the UK is now stuck in the US while the biometric computer system writhes around in a fit.

Meanwhile the British consulates and embassies pull the shutters down and put their fingers in their ears. Apparently they are 'not authorised' to communicate with anyone. Not even on the FCO website to make people aware or manage expectations.

They are probably singing Bread of Heaven and rationing ammunition as I type.

- Why is it that no communication channel has been provided and no announcements have been made?

People are suffering as a result of this and it is damaging British diplomatic relations around the globe.

- How can we be trusted if we don't talk to people?