Council removes protest flags at migrant site
Braintree District Council faces backlash after workers tore down flags placed near former RAF base housing asylum seekers, igniting debate over free expression and migrant housing policies.
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Ex-Military Bases Converted to Asylum Centres
Former RAF bases Scampton and Wethersfield will become large-scale migrant centres as government phases out expensive hotel accommodation for asylum seekers, sparking local opposition and financial concerns.
UK houses migrants in Essex tent camp amid Channel crisis
Exclusive: The UK government has been forced to erect emergency tented accommodation on a former airbase in Essex to house a surge of small boat arrivals, as ministers admit the asylum system is under 'enormous pressure'.
High Court Rules Against Yvette Cooper in Asylum Housing Case
The High Court has delivered a scathing rebuke to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, ruling the government's use of ex-military bases for asylum seekers unlawful. A landmark victory for human rights.
Asylum seekers surge at ex-RAF base in Essex
The number of asylum seekers housed at the former RAF Wethersfield site in Essex has risen significantly, sparking local and national debate over immigration policies.
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