Putting up asylum seekers in Hull’s Royal Hotel nonetheless divides town

The collection of asylum-seekers housed in accommodations has fallen, in line with newest figures.

There have been simply over 32,000 dwelling in taxpayer-funded accommodations in March this 12 months, that is down from simply over 38,000 in December ultimate 12 months, even though it is a 9% build up since ultimate summer season.

Labour got here to energy in July 2024. Hotels are supposed to supply transient lodging for asylum-seekers – however how are they seen by way of native communities?

Ed Thomas experiences from Hull, a town the place loads of asylum seekers were housed.

Many native other people pleasure themselves on being welcoming, however there have been additionally riots there ultimate summer season.