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Local Backlash Over Asylum Seekers in Student Flats

9/13/2025

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The Home Office intends to house asylum seekers in student flats, facing local backlash.
Ex-Immigration Minister Kevin Foster labeled the proposal "a hotel by another name."
An application for Mary Morris House in Leeds was submitted a month ago, with a decision expected in October.
Residents express anger over insufficient public consultation and safety concerns.
Critics argue the plan overlooks community issues related to asylum seeker placements.

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Story summary

The Home Office intends to house asylum seekers in student flats, facing local backlash.
Ex-Immigration Minister Kevin Foster labeled the proposal "a hotel by another name."
An application for Mary Morris House in Leeds was submitted a month ago, with a decision expected in October.
Residents express anger over insufficient public consultation and safety concerns.
Critics argue the plan overlooks community issues related to asylum seeker placements.