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Home Secretary Bans ‘Migrant Street’ Housing at Stoke Heath

7/1/2026

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a ban on placing asylum seekers in new-build housing at Stoke Heath.
Residents called the scheme “Migrant Street” after learning 83 asylum seekers were to occupy 21 £250,000 homes.
Conservative MP Mark Pritchard said the plan lacked local consultation and was unsustainable.
Police & Crime Commissioner John Campion warned Stoke Heath lacks shops, transport and medical services for a large influx.

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a ban on placing asylum seekers in new-build housing at Stoke Heath.
Residents called the scheme “Migrant Street” after learning 83 asylum seekers were to occupy 21 £250,000 homes.
Conservative MP Mark Pritchard said the plan lacked local consultation and was unsustainable.
Police & Crime Commissioner John Campion warned Stoke Heath lacks shops, transport and medical services for a large influx.