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UK Plans 1,200 Asylum Seekers at Linton Base, Residents Oppose

7/14/2026

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The UK Government revived plans to house up to 1,200 asylum seekers at the former RAF base in Linton-on-Ouse, pending decision.
Residents warn the proposal could triple Linton-on-Ouse’s population and threaten village peace.
A local pub landlord says the scheme would deter customers and hurt small businesses.
Home Office officials argue that using former military sites cuts asylum costs after a 35 % drop in hotel-based seekers since last year.

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The UK Government revived plans to house up to 1,200 asylum seekers at the former RAF base in Linton-on-Ouse, pending decision.
Residents warn the proposal could triple Linton-on-Ouse’s population and threaten village peace.
A local pub landlord says the scheme would deter customers and hurt small businesses.
Home Office officials argue that using former military sites cuts asylum costs after a 35 % drop in hotel-based seekers since last year.