Kemi Badenoch will chair a summit with council leaders planning legal action against migrant hotels. The meeting, including a top barrister and Tory councillors, aims to close asylum accommodations. Badenoch wants to give local authorities resources to address the current government.
A temporary injunction ordered the removal of asylum seekers from the Bell Hotel. 32,059 migrants are in hotels, up 8% from last year. Badenoch said residents want safe areas and government responsiveness.
Analysis shows most local authorities house more asylum seekers than last year. Several councils have seen significant increases. Additionally, 66,000 asylum seekers live in dispersal accommodations. The Tories warn of rising numbers in towns and villages.
The Shadow Home Secretary criticized the government's handling of the asylum crisis, citing impacts on communities. The Home Secretary responded by highlighting actions to strengthen controls, reduce costs, and increase enforcement. She emphasized ongoing reforms to restore order and address asylum hotel use.
4 Comments
Karamba
Let’s applaud Kemi Badenoch for stepping up and seeking to make a difference in our communities!
Comandante
Kemi Badenoch is taking decisive action to restore order – let's support her in this important work!
Muchacho
Kemi Badenoch is completely out of touch; she clearly doesn’t understand the complexities of refugee needs.
Bella Ciao
Supporting local authorities with the resources they need is essential – we are all in this together!