Labour approves asylum camp near Piddington despite local opposition
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:01 · Archive
Communities secretary Angela Rayner has approved planning permission for an asylum seeker detention facility at MoD Bicester with capacity for 1,256 men.
Communities secretary Angela Rayner approved full planning permission for the asylum seeker detention facility at MoD Bicester late on Thursday. The site has capacity to house 1,256 detained male asylum seekers.
The approval has prompted significant local opposition. According to the Daily Mail, 3,177 individuals and organisations lodged objections to the scheme, with only one in support. Matthew Barber, police and crime commissioner for Thames Valley, was among the objectors. He said 'insufficient consideration' had been given to accommodating such a large population in a 'relatively self-contained and isolated' location, warning this may increase risks of social isolation, crime and demands on policing, whilst placing pressure on local infrastructure.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch visited Piddington to hear concerns and subsequently said the approval was a 'betrayal of the women of Piddington' and 'emblematic of Labour and Angela Rayner's disregard for the law and women and girls' safety'. She said the Government had ignored the community's concerns despite promising to listen.
How it is being reported
- Women 'betrayed' by Labour over asylum camp approvalPiddington women have been "betrayed" by Labour over its approval of the asylum seeker camp, the Conservative leader has said.Oxford Mail · 15 Nov, 05:00
- Women 'betrayed' by Labour over asylum camp approvalPiddington women have been "betrayed" by Labour over its approval of the asylum seeker camp, the Conservative leader has said.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Nov, 05:00
In this story: Angela Rayner · Kemi Badenoch · Piddington · MoD Bicester · Oxfordshire · Matthew Barber · Thames Valley
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