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2,000 Protest Asylum Seeker Housing in Crowborough

11/16/2025

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Around 2,000 residents in Crowborough, East Sussex, protested plans to house 600 male asylum seekers.
They cited safety concerns and installed panic alarms in homes to deter potential risks.
Kim Bailey, Chair of Crowborough Shield, criticized the Home Office proposal, saying it would not help.
The Home Office defended the plan, saying it reduces reliance on asylum hotels and boosts safety.
Another protest is planned for next weekend.

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Story summary

Around 2,000 residents in Crowborough, East Sussex, protested plans to house 600 male asylum seekers.
They cited safety concerns and installed panic alarms in homes to deter potential risks.
Kim Bailey, Chair of Crowborough Shield, criticized the Home Office proposal, saying it would not help.
The Home Office defended the plan, saying it reduces reliance on asylum hotels and boosts safety.
Another protest is planned for next weekend.