Barges could still be used for asylum seekers under Labour, says Cooper
by Ben Quinn Political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6D1HG)
Shadow home secretary's comments come as Bibby Stockholm vessel heads to Dorset from Falmouth after a refit
Barges and disused military bases could continue to be used to house asylum seekers under a Labour government until a claims backlog has cleared, the shadow home secretary, Yvette Cooper, has indicated.
She was speaking as it emerged that a barge, which is expected to house 500 asylum seekers in Dorset, departed on Monday morning for its permanent berth at Portland - a month behind schedule - after being fitted out for its controversial role.
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