Revealed: government looking at four more sites for asylum vessels

Rishi Sunak confirms two more barges will house 1,000 people, as sources say discussions about other areas are taking place

Thousands of asylum seekers could be housed in vessels moored near Newcastle, Harwich, Felixstowe and the Royal London docks, the Guardian has learned.

Rishi Sunak confirmed on Monday that the government had acquired two more giant barges to house about 1,000 people seeking refuge in the UK.