'Totally unacceptable!' Council leader joins furious locals in protest against 1,250 migrants being moved into RAF Barnham

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More than 1,000 asylum seekers are planned to be housed at the former RAF Barnham military base.
David Bick, leader of Norfolk County Council, has strongly criticized the government's decision, calling it "totally unacceptable" and expressing concerns about the safety of the local community, particularly Thetford.
Bick stated that the asylum seekers are "illegal immigrants" and "military-aged men" who "shouldn't be in the country in the first place."
He believes security measures like CCTV on the base will not alleviate residents' fears, as asylum seekers may still be bussed into towns.
The Home Office confirmed the plan as a step to close asylum hotels and move individuals into basic accommodation, aiming to reduce costs and the perception of easy entry.
The Home Office also noted a significant reduction in asylum seeker numbers in hotels and overall asylum costs since the current government was elected.

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