Government Plans to Convert Military Bases into Asylum Seeker Housing Spark Outrage In a move that has been met with widespread criticism, the Home Office has announced plans to convert three former military sites into accommodation for thousands of asylum seekers. Refugee charities and local stakeholders have condemned the proposal as "arrogant", "costly", and a desperate attempt to address the migrant crisis. The sites in question, located in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and North Yorkshire, could provide housing for up to 3,750 claimants, according to government estimates. Critics argue that the plan is a hastily conceived solution to a complex problem, and that the use of military bases may not be the most effective or humane way to support those seeking asylum in the UK.
Planning permission has been sought for three additional military sites Home Office plans to use three more former military sites to house thousands of asylum seekers have been condemned as “arrogant”, “costly” and “a political fix” by refugee charities and local stakeholders.Planning permission is being sought to build “basic” accommodation at MOD Bicester in Oxfordshire, RAF Barnham in Suffolk and RAF Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire, a statement said. These new sites could house 3,750 claimants, the government has claimed. Continue reading...
