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Wirral Council Moves to Evict Asylum Seekers from Hotel

10/7/2025

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Wirral Council pursues eviction of asylum seekers from Holiday Inn Express.
It opened a legal file to explore enforcement against the hotel's use.
This follows Epping Forest District Council's injunction removing asylum seekers from The Bell hotel, overturned.
Labour leader Paula Basnett seeks advice to oppose hotel's use.
The council has withheld details of the ongoing investigation, citing public interest.

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Story summary

Wirral Council pursues eviction of asylum seekers from Holiday Inn Express.
It opened a legal file to explore enforcement against the hotel's use.
This follows Epping Forest District Council's injunction removing asylum seekers from The Bell hotel, overturned.
Labour leader Paula Basnett seeks advice to oppose hotel's use.
The council has withheld details of the ongoing investigation, citing public interest.