‘Significant’ number of asylum seekers change minds about Dorset barge after Government warning
  • 9 months ago
A “significant” number of asylum claimants has agreed to board a Dorset barge after the Government refused to offer them an “à la carte” range of alternatives, a minister said on Wednesday.Robert Jenrick said more will embark on the 500-capacity Bibby Stockholm in the coming days after an initial batch of 15 on Monday - when up to 20 people refused and filed legal challenges.
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