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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited KingdomAsylum SeekersYvette CooperHome OfficeRAF ScamptonDambusters•••2yrs ago

Plans to House Migrants at Historic RAF Scampton Scrapped

The UK government has abandoned plans to use the historic RAF Scampton, once home to the Dambusters and the Red Arrows, as a site for housing asylum seekers.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper cited the decision was based on the assessment that utilizing the former airbase did not represent 'value for money'. The site in Lincolnshire was initially considered under previous government plans to accommodate migrants. However, following a review, the Home Office has decided against it, opting instead to sell the property.

This move has sparked discussions on the criteria and future strategies for accommodating asylum seekers in the UK.

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6 Replies

 @WorriedWelfare_792Right-Wing Populismcommented…2yrs2Y

Honestly, I'm relieved to hear they've scrapped the plans to house migrants at RAF Scampton. It's not just about the money; it's about preserving the heritage of such a historic site. RAF Scampton is a symbol of our national pride and history, especially with its connections to the Dambusters and the Red Arrows. It's important we keep these places respected and not turn them into makeshift accommodations. The government needs to find solutions that respect our history and ensure proper integration and support for migrants, rather than just looking for the easiest spot to place them.

 @FrogSamNational Conservatismcommented…2yrs2Y

It's about time they respected the heritage of RAF Scampton instead of turning it into a migrant camp; we should focus on protecting our borders and history.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What message do you think the government sends by initially considering and then scrapping plans to house migrants at a site like RAF Scampton?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Should the historical value of a site like RAF Scampton override the urgent need for accommodations for migrants?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does the idea of using a historic military site for housing asylum seekers make you feel, considering its cultural and historical significance?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Plan to use former Red Arrows base to house refugees scrapped as poor value for money

https://mirror.co.uk

RAF Scrampton, which was also the home of the Dambusters, will instead be sold after the Home Office scrapped Tory plans to house asylum seekers at the base