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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
George Lithgow

Historic Blackpool site among 13 asylum hotels to close amid ‘immigration overhaul’

The Grand Metropole Hotel on Blackpool promenade has been shut down - (zergo512/CC BY-SA 3.0)

A further 13 hotels housing asylum seekers have shut as Andy Burnham’s Government continues relocating individuals to alternative accommodation.

Ministers are increasing their reliance on more "basic" sites, such as former military barracks, aiming to end asylum hotel use completely before the next election.

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