Allegations of Adult Film Production at Taxpayer-Funded Asylum Hotel Uncovered

Two individuals seeking asylum have allegedly been discovered producing a sex video at a hotel funded by taxpayer money, designated for asylum seekers. Staff members conducting a routine inspection reportedly found a complete setup in the room, complete with a camera on a tripod positioned at the foot of the bed and various sex toys scattered about. This incident suggests that the couple may have been running a pornographic operation, which is against the law. The Metropole Hotel, with significant historical value dating back to the 18th century, has been accommodating numerous asylum seekers since 2021. Despite the severity of the situation, the man involved faced only a relocation to another site as punishment.

Witnesses described the scene when staff entered the room, revealing the man, who was partially clothed, along with a woman in provocative lingerie reclining on the bed. The room was reportedly cluttered with sex toys and handcuffs, and the man indicated that they were filming the video for the platform OnlyFans. A representative from the Home Office expressed concern about the allegations and confirmed that an investigation is underway, emphasizing that while most individuals follow the rules, issues like illegal employment and antisocial behavior must be reported by contractors. The Government has committed to phasing out the use of hotels for asylum accommodations before the next parliamentary session.

In a related event, a man was charged with violent disorder and criminal damage after disturbances erupted outside an asylum seeker housing facility in Essex. The protest, which initially began peacefully at the Bell Hotel in Epping, escalated and resulted in injuries to eight police officers. The individual, identified as Keith Silk, was taken into custody following the incident. Furthermore, a watchdog has indicated that asylum costs could consume a significant portion of the Government’s reduced overseas aid budget, potentially allocating £1.8 billion of the projected £8.9 billion budget for 2027-28 towards supporting asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.