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Sami Quadri

Removal of murals for kids at Manston asylum centre cost £1,550

The Home Office spent more than £1,500 to remove murals of cartoon characters from an asylum centre that takes in children.

Officials sparked controversy after painting over child-friendly artwork such as Anna from Disney’s Frozen at Manston detention camp near Ramsgate last month.

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