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- On April 15, 2026, Nigel Farage visited Crowborough and criticized the Home Office plan to house 350 asylum seekers in a former military barracks.
- Nus Ghani, the local Conservative MP, opposed the plan, arguing it does not save costs versus hotel accommodations.
- Border Security Minister Alex Norris defended the move, stating it provides safe housing.
- Protests occurred, with some community members supporting asylum seekers and others raising tensions.
