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WATCH: Suffolk councillor blasts Labour 'failure' as locals protest use of RAF Barnham to house migrants
Leader of Suffolk County Council Michael Hadwen has hit out against the use of RAF Barnham to house asylum seekers.
TL;DR
- Suffolk County Council leader Michael Hadwen opposes housing asylum seekers at RAF Barnham.
- Hadwen cited public safety as a primary concern if the site is used.
- The village of Barnham, with a population of 600, would double in size with over 1,200 migrants.
- Barnham lacks shops and amenities, raising questions about migrant integration and public safety.
- Hadwen stated the local government cannot guarantee public safety under these circumstances.