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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael Drummond

Preparations continue at military base to be used for asylum seeker processing

PA Wire

Preparations are continuing at a controversial military base in Kent that will be used to process asylum seekers.

Part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) site in Manston will be used to house people for up to five days, as large numbers of small boats continue to cross the English Channel.

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