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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Hughes

Tory council and police chief raise concerns about asylum seeker barge

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Suella Braverman’s Home Office faced fresh questions from local Tories about a plan to moor a barge for asylum seekers in a Dorset harbour.

The Bibby Stockholm will house around 500 migrants when it is in position in Portland Port, despite the concerns of Conservative council and police chiefs.

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