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Asylum Seekers Demand Investigation into Harmondsworth Conditions

1/7/2026

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Asylum Seekers Demand Investigation

Eighty asylum seekers at Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre, including those from Iraq and Afghanistan, have called for an investigation into the "one in, one out" scheme with France.
They report severe mental health issues and distress since arrival, and allege inadequate medical care and isolation from families.
The Home Office has dismissed the claims, stating detainee welfare is a priority and that the scheme fights smuggling.

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UK Government Housing Asylum Seekers

The UK government plans to house asylum seekers in newly built council homes to end reliance on migrant hotels.
Up to 200 local authorities are interested in a pilot scheme backed by £100 million for new builds or refurbishments.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to eliminate hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
The government is also using army barracks to house migrants, with 900 expected at two new sites.

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Asylum Seekers Demand Investigation

Eighty asylum seekers at Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre, including those from Iraq and Afghanistan, have called for an investigation into the "one in, one out" scheme with France.
They report severe mental health issues and distress since arrival, and allege inadequate medical care and isolation from families.
The Home Office has dismissed the claims, stating detainee welfare is a priority and that the scheme fights smuggling.

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