The Latest Breaking News from Bibby Stockholm

Bibby Stockholm: Inside ‘quasi-prison’ barge as first migrants set to go on board

With bunk beds, metal fencing and cabins for six people, Lizzie Dearden reports from the controversial Bibby Stockholm

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Suella Braverman's 'cruel' new plans could see up to 2000 migrants housed in tents

UP to 2000 asylum seekers could be housed in tents on disused military sites under “cruel” new plans announced by Suella Braverman.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023

'Performative cruelty': the hostile architecture of the UK government's migrant barge

The arrival of the Bibby Stockholm barge at Portland Port, in Dorset, on July 18 2023, marks a new low in the UK government’s hostile immigration environment. The vessel is set to accommodate over 500 asylum seekers. This, the Home Office argues, will benefit British taxpayers and local residents.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2023

Liverpool firm defends barge involved in controversial government asylum seeker plan

Bibby Marine Limited is based in Liverpool and the owner of the Bibby Stockholm vessel at the centre of the government's plans

Liverpool Echo · Apr 6, 2023

Suella Braverman ploughs ahead with migrant barge plan despite Tory legal threat

The Home Office has confirmed its plan to house more than 500 asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm vessel docked at Portland Port in Dorset - but Tory MP Richard Drax says he is considering a legal challenge

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2023

Pictured: 1970s Mega-barge Bibby Stockholm Government wants to use to house 500 refugees

Leaked Home Office documents claimed plans to put asylum seekers on vessels were rejected last year - due to it being more expensive than using hotels

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2023