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The Bibby Stockholm, a three-storey vessel, will be used to accommodate migrants as they await the processing of their asylum claims. This move has been criticised by local groups, refugee charities, and Conservative MP Richard Drax, who has claimed that “every action’s being looked at”.
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One of the major reasons cited by the UK government for using the barge is cost-effectiveness. The government argues that it costs over £6m a day to house migrants in hotels, so using the Bibby Stockholm in Portland Port">Portland Port is a more affordable option.
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