GB News Host Sparks Fury After Showing What Asylum Seekers Have Inside RAF Wethersfield as Angry Viewers React to the Facilities They Are Given

GB News host Patrick Christys and journalist Tom Jones sparked anger among some viewers after discussing the facilities at RAF Wethersfield in Essex, where single adult male asylum seekers aged 18 to 65 are being housed.

The former RAF base was turned into accommodation for asylum seekers in 2023 under the Conservative government, and the decision has led to protests and strong criticism from some local people and politicians.

During the GB News discussion, Jones compared the site to a holiday camp, saying it had facilities including gyms, fitness rooms, table tennis, pool tables, snack bars and several TVs. He also mentioned a sports hall where people can play football, basketball and cricket.

Jones criticised the facilities, saying some of the gym equipment was similar to equipment found in private gyms that people pay to use. He described the situation as another example of what he believes is wrong with the UK’s immigration system.

Christys also criticised the arrangements at the site. He questioned how much money was being spent on accommodation and support for asylum seekers while people across Britain were facing higher taxes and rising costs.

He also pointed out that the asylum seekers are not detained at the facility and can leave the site. They have access to free bus services to nearby areas, while a voluntary 10pm curfew is in place.

Jones went on to raise concerns about the possible effect of similar accommodation centres on local towns and businesses. He claimed that some people were avoiding nearby town centres because of concerns about the presence of asylum seekers.

The site also has access to NHS healthcare facilities, which was another point raised during the discussion.

However, not everyone living near RAF Wethersfield agrees with the criticism. Local pub landlady Jacqui Braithwaite told the BBC that the asylum seeker accommodation had not made a major difference to the area.

She said she was more worried about far-right protesters coming into the village than the asylum seekers themselves. She also said the protests had brought out racism and led to some unpleasant behaviour from people who travelled to the area.