 As a result, multiple British newspapers have started publishing discriminatory articles about Romanian citizens, thus inciting an anti-Romanian sentiment; mainly against the Roma minority.In 2013, Romanian ambassador Ion Jinga claimed that part of the British media had launched a series of negative articles about Romanians, with reference to their "invasion" of the United Kingdom, criminality, and social benefits abuse, and accusing Romania of involvement in the meat adulteration scandal.Ambassador Jinga responded to these allegations in a series of interviews and articles in British newspapers, radio and television, presenting his views on the professional value of Romanians and their significant contribution to the UK economy.