The Home Office has refused to deny it is looking for even more hotel spaces to house illegal migrants after a recent surge in small boat Channel crossings.
Four days ago, GB News reported that an average of 135 small boat migrants had crossed into the UK every day during Labour’s first 100 days in office.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that around 30,000 migrants are staying in 250 hotels across Britain, costing taxpayers £4.2 million each day.
Labour and the Home Office have both pledged to clear the “asylum backlog” and bring “order to the system,” aiming to make the asylum process faster and save taxpayers £7 billion over the next decade.
However, when asked if more hotels were being considered, the Home Office did not respond.
The cost of these hotel accommodations is estimated to be £4.2 million daily, with some migrants reportedly enjoying luxury stays. This has led to concerns, with former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis warning that terror groups might use some hotels for recruitment.
Alp Mehmet commented that Labour’s struggle to manage the rise in illegal immigration was expected and that the government’s threats to tackle traffickers may have made the problem worse. He argued that Labour’s plan is unlikely to succeed, and traffickers view it as ineffective.
Labour had promised to end the use of asylum hotels, but now admits clearing the backlog will take longer than anticipated. They blame the previous government, saying they inherited a “failed immigration system” with ineffective policies and high costs.
