Housing Migrants in Sussex Barracks Could Cost More than Hotels

Housing migrants in Sussex barracks could cost more than hotels

Moving asylum seekers into military barracks will be worth it, even if it costs more than using hotels, because it will help quell public discontent, Downing Street has suggested

Downing Street Hints Housing Asylum Seekers in Military Barracks May Cost More Than Hotels

Downing Street has suggested that housing asylum seekers in army barracks and other unspecified accommodation may actually cost the taxpayer more than asylum hotels. Asked about defence minister Luke Pollard’s words this morning suggesting Labour’s new plan might actually be more costly, Starmer’s spokesman said: “Costs will vary site by site. Our priority is security…

Labour minister dodges key question on cost of housing migrants in barracks

Two barracks in Scotland and southern England set to be used to house about 900 asylum seekers