Sadiq Khan slams plan for asylum seeker barge in London’s Royal Docks

Plan for asylum seeker giant barge in London opposed

Royal Docks says the government contacted it about mooring a barge next to London City Airport.

Sadiq Khan Strongly Opposed to London Immigrant Barge Plans

Government plans to moor a barge housing illegal immigrants at London’s Royal Docks have been met with strong opposition from Mayor Sadiq Khan. Khan called the Home Office plans “abhorrent,” adding that he opposed them “in the strongest possible terms.” “They fly in the face of London’s proud history of providing sanctuary to people seeking refuge. I’m concerned for the safety of vulnerable people forced to flee their homes. The government must …

Plans for asylum seeker barge near Sadiq Khan's office at London's Royal Docks are sunk

Asylum seekers will not be housed in a barge at London’s Royal Docks, it has been confirmed.

Sadiq Khan slams plan for asylum seeker barge in London’s Royal Docks

The proposal would see a barge containing asylum seekers moored next to London City Airport, a short distance from Mr Khan’s office

Sadiq Khan ‘strongly opposed’ to any London asylum seekers barge plan

London mayor calls the government’s approach to asylum seekers ‘cruel and unworkable’

Sadiq Khan vows to fight plan to house migrants at docks

The London Mayor says he is against any Home Office plans to moor another barge housing asylum seekers in the Royal Docks, with the Government looking to limit Channel crossings.