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First asylum seekers expected on Bibby Stockholm 'imminently'
A Home Office minister refused to confirm reports the barge will board on Monday.
The 麻豆社 has been told that the first asylum seekers will be moved on to an accommodation barge moored in Portland in Dorset later today. The Bibby Stockholm will house up to 500 men over the next 18 months while their claims are assessed. Ministers say it will be cheaper than putting migrants in hotels but campaigners have described the conditions onboard as "inhumane". The plan has been delayed a number of times because of safety concerns.
Today's Mishal Husain speaks to Sarah Dines, Safeguarding Minister in the Home Office.
(Photo by REUTERS/Toby Melville)
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