Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites

BBC Politics Wednesday 12 August 2026, 16:23 UTC 1 min read

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The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby.

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Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites

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