Breaking News: Military Sites to House Asylum Seekers Amid Crisis
The UK government is considering moving asylum seekers onto military sites as an alternative to hotels, Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed today.
This move comes amid a crisis with over 32,000 asylum seekers living in hotels while their claims are processed. The use of hotels has sparked protests and criticism from Labour, which has pledged to stop housing asylum seekers in hotels before the next election.
Healey said his department would "play our part" in ending asylum hotel use, with military planners working alongside the Home Office to identify potential temporary accommodation sites.
The Defence Secretary did not specify which military sites are being considered, but confirmed that both military and non-military options are being explored.
This is a developing story, with further details expected in the coming hours. The UK government's plans for asylum seeker housing remain uncertain, but it is clear that a significant shift in policy is underway.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
