Thousands of protestors in Crowborough, East Sussex, rallied against plans to convert an abandoned army camp into accommodation for 600 male asylum seekers, as part of a Labour initiative to reduce hotel use for asylum seekers. Local residents expressed safety concerns, with some installing panic alarms and fearing strain on local healthcare services. During a recent public meeting, council member Cllr Andrew Wilson criticized the Home Office for jeopardizing community safety. A grassroots group, Crowborough Shield, is pursuing legal action against the plans, having raised over £12,000.
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