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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Harry Taylor

Asylum seekers in UK face being moved to army bases or disused ferries – reports

A ‘refugees welcome’ placard at a demonstration in London
A ‘refugees welcome’ placard at a demonstration in London this month. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Asylum seekers could be moved out of hotels and into military bases or disused ferries under government plans that could be announced next week, according to reports.

The proposals, first reported by the Telegraph, have not been denied by government sources. However, they have told the Guardian they are “speculation”.

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