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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Bancroft

Housing asylum seekers in military bases will place pressure on local police forces, Home Office admits

Police forces will need more money to deal with pressures from large asylum sites in their areas, the Home Office has admitted.

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has pressed ahead with plans to house migrants at larger sites, such as military bases, despite warnings that they will cost the government more than controversial asylum hotels.

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