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cornflakecrunchie · 26/02/2026 17:41

..of asylum seekers..
On the news. Are we supposed to be impressed? They are just being shuffled elsewhere, aren't they?

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Gingerbeersallround · 26/02/2026 17:47

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HellsBells13 · 26/02/2026 17:48

It's just shuffling the deck chairs on the titanic .

JonesTown · 26/02/2026 17:49

Yes, personally I am pleased that the government are reducing usage of hotels.

They cost taxpayers a fortune and create safety issues for local communities.

Work9to5 · 26/02/2026 17:50

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If they claim asylum they're not illegal until their case is decided and refused

ExtraOnions · 26/02/2026 17:50

cornflakecrunchie · 26/02/2026 17:41

..of asylum seekers..
On the news. Are we supposed to be impressed? They are just being shuffled elsewhere, aren't they?

…don’t put them in hotels
…don’t put them houses
…don’t put them in ex Forces camps

Maybe let them sleep on the streets (if you really want to lose track of where they are)

They can stay here until their claims are processed.

Reggiebo · 26/02/2026 17:55

Do they still had contracts with hotels. Will the government (we) have to pay for empty room

Allseeingallknowing · 26/02/2026 17:56

ExtraOnions · 26/02/2026 17:50

…don’t put them in hotels
…don’t put them houses
…don’t put them in ex Forces camps

Maybe let them sleep on the streets (if you really want to lose track of where they are)

They can stay here until their claims are processed.

Stay here until their claims are processed? If not in hotels, houses or barracks - where? Hundreds laying on the streets?No! Stop them coming illegally in the first place.

Silvertulips · 26/02/2026 17:58

The point surely is a deterrent?

Housing, benefits etc is a lure!

diddlrydeedoo · 26/02/2026 17:58

Allseeingallknowing · 26/02/2026 17:56

Stay here until their claims are processed? If not in hotels, houses or barracks - where? Hundreds laying on the streets?No! Stop them coming illegally in the first place.

They aren’t illegal. They have the right to claim
asylum

ExtraOnions · 26/02/2026 18:01

Allseeingallknowing · 26/02/2026 17:56

Stay here until their claims are processed? If not in hotels, houses or barracks - where? Hundreds laying on the streets?No! Stop them coming illegally in the first place.

…and how are you planning on doing that ?

Gingerbeersallround · 26/02/2026 18:01

ExtraOnions · 26/02/2026 17:50

…don’t put them in hotels
…don’t put them houses
…don’t put them in ex Forces camps

Maybe let them sleep on the streets (if you really want to lose track of where they are)

They can stay here until their claims are processed.

Are you volunteering to house them?

ExtraOnions · 26/02/2026 18:03

Gingerbeersallround · 26/02/2026 18:01

Are you volunteering to house them?

I’m not sure how many I can fit in my 3 bed terrace.

It’s a ridiculous argument anyway, what has who lives in my house got to do with anything ?

EasternStandard · 26/02/2026 18:04

JonesTown · 26/02/2026 17:49

Yes, personally I am pleased that the government are reducing usage of hotels.

They cost taxpayers a fortune and create safety issues for local communities.

People will just be moved to other accommodation. It still costs.

LVhandbagsatdawn · 26/02/2026 18:06

cornflakecrunchie · 26/02/2026 17:41

..of asylum seekers..
On the news. Are we supposed to be impressed? They are just being shuffled elsewhere, aren't they?

Well yes because, contrary to what the roundabout-painters believe, the state can't just put someone on a plane and send them to god knows where because it's convenient. Even good old Nige and Reform can't do that, no matter what lies they tell.

Common sense and the most tenuous grasp on the law would tell you that if you protest about them being in hotels they might get moved to not-a-hotel, but they're not going to get dumped in France.

adlitem · 26/02/2026 18:07

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Technically, if they are asylum seekers they aren't "illegals" (whatever that means), they are seeking asylum which is a legal process.

Allseeingallknowing · 26/02/2026 18:08

JonesTown · 26/02/2026 17:49

Yes, personally I am pleased that the government are reducing usage of hotels.

They cost taxpayers a fortune and create safety issues for local communities.

Whatever the accommodation they will still cost millions. If granted asylum they will then bring all their family over at even greater expense to the tax payer and strain on services.

Pebbles16 · 26/02/2026 18:09

Refugees and asylum seekers have the right to be here until their claim is processed because - you know - we are a nation that is committed to doing the bare minimum to comply with the UN.

What NEEDS to happen is that claims are processed more quickly.

Pebbles16 · 26/02/2026 18:12

Allseeingallknowing · 26/02/2026 18:08

Whatever the accommodation they will still cost millions. If granted asylum they will then bring all their family over at even greater expense to the tax payer and strain on services.

Is that you Nigel?
No, they won't. There are strict rules.

I find this whole thread absolutely depressing. We have welcomed refugees for 100s of years and I really hope we can continue.

MissingSockDetective · 26/02/2026 18:12

Allseeingallknowing · 26/02/2026 18:08

Whatever the accommodation they will still cost millions. If granted asylum they will then bring all their family over at even greater expense to the tax payer and strain on services.

Or, they will work as carers, nurses etc and contribute positively to society.

They are people.

Allseeingallknowing · 26/02/2026 18:13

Pebbles16 · 26/02/2026 18:12

Is that you Nigel?
No, they won't. There are strict rules.

I find this whole thread absolutely depressing. We have welcomed refugees for 100s of years and I really hope we can continue.

Yes, those who will be useful to us and apply via legal routes

Gingerbeersallround · 26/02/2026 18:14

But you are OK to house 3. It is a start. Those in favour need to step up.

Allseeingallknowing · 26/02/2026 18:16

MissingSockDetective · 26/02/2026 18:12

Or, they will work as carers, nurses etc and contribute positively to society.

They are people.

Yes, those with skills needed in the U.K. are welcome. A lot of those arriving in dinghies, will be low skilled, not have qualifications and will leech on the state

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 26/02/2026 18:19

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Please stop seeking to dehumanise people by referring to them as "illegals".

NormasArse · 26/02/2026 18:19

Pebbles16 · 26/02/2026 18:12

Is that you Nigel?
No, they won't. There are strict rules.

I find this whole thread absolutely depressing. We have welcomed refugees for 100s of years and I really hope we can continue.

Me too.

And calling people ‘illegals’ is dehumanising.

Allseeingallknowing · 26/02/2026 18:20

ExtraOnions · 26/02/2026 18:01

…and how are you planning on doing that ?

France could strengthen their borders for a start, plus we are paying the French millions to stand on the shore and wave bye bye to the dinghies, no results, no more money. Clamp down on dinghy manufacturers. Stop RNLI providing a water taxi service, instead have patrol boats to escort them back to France.