DEVELOPING: Government Eyes Military Sites for Emergency Asylum Housing

BREAKING NEWS: Government Explores Military Sites for Emergency Asylum Housing The UK government is considering expanding the use of military sites to house asylum seekers, Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed today. This move comes as officials seek to relocate over 32,000 asylum seekers currently housed in hotels. According to Healey, the government aims to end the use of hotels, which have become a focal point for anti-migrant protests. Two former military sites, MDP Wethersfield and Napier Barracks, are already being used to house asylum seekers. The Defence Secretary's comments follow reports that new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to announce proposals to house asylum seekers on military land within weeks. This development marks a significant shift in the government's approach to asylum seeker accommodation. Labour has long advocated for an end to hotel-based housing, citing concerns over living conditions and community tensions. The party wants to accelerate this plan, but it remains unclear how quickly the government will act. This is a developing story, with further details expected in the coming days as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood prepares to announce her proposals. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*