I raised concerns in Parliament about plans to use the Crowborough training camp to house 600 male illegal migrants.
The previous Conservative Government considered this site but rejected it due to high renovation costs and its generally unsuitable location.
It’s unacceptable that the Green and Liberal Democrat–led Wealden Council failed to consult either Nus Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, or me, given Crowborough’s proximity to my constituency.
I’m deeply concerned that the Council’s decision to allow 600 male illegal migrants is driven by ideology rather than what’s best for local residents.
As a Deputy Speaker, Nus isn’t able to speak in the Chamber. Therefore, I asked the Minister what objections, if any, the Wealden Council raised with the Home Office when this proposal was made.
Instead of housing migrants in hotels or unused local sites, we need a firm policy to quickly deport those who enter the UK illegally to a safe third country.
You can show your support against this plan by signing Nus Ghani’s petition here:
