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Burnham Promises Housing Up to 1,200 Asylum Seekers

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:41 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham attended the Labour Party conference in Liverpool on September 27, 2026.
Burnham pledged to listen to local concerns about housing up to 1,200 asylum seekers at RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
Deputy Chief Constable Catherine Clarke warned the plan would need sustained police resources because protests are expected.
Police arrested several demonstrators displaying Palestine Action banners outside the conference.
Burnham has not publicly responded to the ban on Palestine Action.

History

Historical Context

In 2015 the UK logged roughly 82,000 asylum cases amid a European migrant crisis that brought over 1.3 million refugees to the continent. The surge forced many states to use containers and tents. Echoing that pressure, Labour leader Andy Burnham’s September 2026 plan to house 1,200 seekers at RAF Linton-on-Ouse has sparked Palestine Action protests and a warning from Deputy Chief Constable Catherine Clarke.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham attended the Labour Party conference in Liverpool on September 27, 2026.
Burnham pledged to listen to local concerns about housing up to 1,200 asylum seekers at RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
Deputy Chief Constable Catherine Clarke warned the plan would need sustained police resources because protests are expected.
Police arrested several demonstrators displaying Palestine Action banners outside the conference.
Burnham has not publicly responded to the ban on Palestine Action.

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