The Home Secretary has unveiled a bold plan to shut down every asylum hotel in the UK. Migrants currently housed in these hotels will be moved to military bases instead.
Asylum Hotels Halved Since Summer 2023
Shabana Mahmood announced, “I will close every single asylum hotel.” She revealed the government has already cut the number of asylum hotels by half since their peak in summer 2023. Now, all remaining hotels will be closed, with migrants relocated to military facilities.
Supporters Say Move Will Slash Costs and Ease Pressure
- Supporters claim this move will reduce spending on asylum accommodation.
- They also argue it will ease the strain on local communities overwhelmed by asylum seekers.
Critics Warn of New Problems and Backlog Ignored
- Opponents warn this plan could spark fresh issues, such as security and living conditions at military sites.
- They say shifting migrants does nothing to tackle the growing backlog in asylum processing.
Is this a smart shake-up or a blunder waiting to happen? What do you reckon? ❓
