Protesters march over barracks asylum seeker plan
Summary
People in Crowborough gathered to protest against the UK government's plan to temporarily house up to 540 male asylum seekers at a local military training camp. The Wealden District Council opposed the plan and issued a planning notice against the Home Office. No arrests were reported during the protest.Key Facts
- Protesters in Crowborough, East Sussex oppose plans to house asylum seekers at a military site.
- The plan involves temporarily accommodating up to 540 single, male asylum seekers for about 12 months.
- The Wealden District Council formally opposes the plan and served a planning contravention notice.
- The Home Office is working with local authorities to address concerns about using military sites for asylum seekers.
- The UK government aims to close asylum hotels and move seekers to suitable accommodations like military bases.
- The protest had no arrests, with police minimizing local disruption.
- Participants wore numbers to symbolize the potential number of migrants arriving in the town.
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