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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martina Bet

Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm after Legionella bacteria found - OLD

PA Wire

All asylum seekers and staff are being moved off the Bibby Stockholm barge after the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease was discovered in its water supply.

The Independent understands the 39 migrants are being moved together to a hotel, further hampering the prime minister’s pledge to reduce hotel costs in favour of “alternative accommodation” on vessels and military bases.

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