Military barracks to be used to house asylum seekers
The Home Office has confirmed that military sites will be used to house asylum seekers in a bid to end the highly controversial use of hotels.
Cameron Barracks in Inverness and Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex is expected to house around 900 men by the end of November, with more sites to be converted in the coming weeks and months. Industrial sites and disused accommodation are also being considered as potential alternatives.
A Home Office spokesperson said, “We are furious at the level of illegal migrants and asylum hotels. This government will close every asylum hotel.
“Work is well under way, with more suitable sites being brought forward to ease pressure on communities and cut asylum costs.
“We are working closely with local authorities, property partners and across-government so that we can accelerate delivery.”
The decision comes after Sir Keir Starmer said he is “frustrated and angry” with the “huge mess” in the Home Office that he blamed on the previous Conservative government.
Left-leaning coverage has largely focused on the welfare of asylum seekers, outlining the possibility of harsh living conditions. Right-leaning perspectives have come down harder, emphasising the urgency to tackle the migrant hotel problem.
Unless linked, headlines are from print front pages on 28/10/2025
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