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Taxpayers Outraged Over Costly Quarantine for Asylum Dog

5/22/2025

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British taxpayers could face hefty bills for the quarantine of an asylum seeker's German Shepherd, sparking outrage among opposition MPs. A government spokesperson defended the costly measure, highlighting the critical need for biosecurity amid the surge of over 12,500 migrants crossing the channel this year, intensifying fears over border security in the UK.

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British taxpayers could face hefty bills for the quarantine of an asylum seeker's German Shepherd, sparking outrage among opposition MPs. A government spokesperson defended the costly measure, highlighting the critical need for biosecurity amid the surge of over 12,500 migrants crossing the channel this year, intensifying fears over border security in the UK.