Protests Against Migrant Housing at Former Army Base

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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