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Epping Migrant Hotel. Proof that protest does work?

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DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 20/08/2025 07:25

The high court ruled that illegal migrants must be moved from the Bell Hotel in Epping as it's been deemed unsafe.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3e221qgeeo

Other councils are now intending to follow suit.

A victory for those protesters, and proof that taking to the street can be effective.

A group of police in high-vis vests stand outside a sign for The Bell Hotel in Epping.

Councils consider legal action over asylum hotels

Nigel Farage says Reform UK-controlled councils will do everything in their power to close the hotels.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3e221qgeeo

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GentleSheep · 29/08/2025 19:55

Looks like Tousi made it to Epping!

prh47bridge · 29/08/2025 20:17

GentleSheep · 29/08/2025 17:54

This news isn't good because protests will now increase.

Personally, I think the original judgement was more likely to lead to increased protests as it sent the message that protests work.

Southern25 · 29/08/2025 22:16

Most people I know are concerned about people coming by boat or illegal means but don’t go out protesting.

People will vote at the ballot boxes. If there was a GE tomorrow I think Reform would win. I even think lots of people would secretly vote Reform but won’t say it publicly.

As I say, most people won’t protest especially if they fear they will lose their job. I’m a civil servant. If I was shown on camera protesting I could be sacked.

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