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The Independent UK
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Stephen Wood

Fact check: Government committed to using hotels for asylum claimants for now

The use of hotels to house asylum seekers has drawn criticism, but looks set to continue for the time being (PA) - (PA Wire)

A video post on TikTok has claimed the Government is planning to “downsize the homes of pensioners and council tenants with extra bedrooms”. It attributes to the plan to Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and quotes her as saying: “The aim is to free up housing for the refugees who’ll be allowed to bring their families from abroad.” The post also suggests the plan has been implemented to reduce the reliance on using hotels.

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