Demonstrators filled UK streets on Saturday, including Liverpool, to oppose hotels housing asylum-seekers.
Right-wing groups launched protests under the slogan “Abolish Asylum System” in cities like Bristol, Newcastle, and London.
Stand Up To Racism organized a counter-protest in Liverpool, where police escorted some demonstrators away.
Court Ruling Fuels Political Fire
A recent court decision blocked asylum-seeker housing in an Epping hotel, sparking opposition nationwide.
Right-wing politicians used the ruling to encourage communities to challenge hotel housing in court.
The legal fight further complicated the government’s challenge of finding accommodation for asylum-seekers.
Rising Arrivals Deepen Housing Strain
Migrants continue crossing the English Channel in overloaded boats, increasing pressure on Britain’s housing system.
Over 27,000 unauthorized arrivals entered this year, nearly 50% more than last year’s numbers.
The Home Office reported over 32,000 asylum-seekers in hotels in June, far below the 2023 peak of 56,000.
Applications for asylum reached 111,084 in the year to June 2025, the highest since records began in 2001.
The National Audit Office revealed hotel residents made up 35% of all asylum accommodation in May.
