Protesters marched across UK cities, including Liverpool, to oppose hotels sheltering asylum-seekers.
Right-wing groups organized rallies under the slogan “Abolish Asylum System” in Bristol, Newcastle, and London.
In Liverpool, Stand Up To Racism staged a counter-protest, while police escorted demonstrators away from both gatherings.
Court Ruling Intensifies Housing Dispute
A recent injunction blocked asylum housing in an Epping hotel, sparking fresh opposition across communities.
Right-wing politicians urged locals to challenge hotel housing in court, fueling broader resistance against asylum-seeker accommodations.
The ruling added pressure on the government, already struggling to find solutions for rising asylum numbers.
Rising Arrivals Push Hotels to Capacity
The government must legally provide housing for asylum-seekers, a duty complicated by record arrivals.
More than 27,000 unauthorized migrants crossed this year, almost 50% more than last year’s tally by August.
At June’s end, hotels housed 32,000 asylum-seekers, up from 29,500 in 2024 but down from 56,000 in 2023.
Asylum applications reached 111,084 by June 2025, the highest yearly figure since records began in 2001.
The National Audit Office reported in May that hotel residents represented 35% of all asylum accommodation cases.
