Protests in UK against asylum seeker housing continue, counter-protests arise

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Protests in UK against asylum seeker housing continue, counter-protests arise   The government is legally obligated to house asylum-seekers. Using hotels to do so had been a marginal issue until 2020, when the number of asylum-seekers increased sharply and the then-Conservative government had to find new ways to house them.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/23/protests-in-uk-against-asylum-seeker-housing-continue-counter-protests-arise  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00Protesters took to the streets across the UK on Saturday to demonstrate against hotels housing asylum seekers.

00:10In Liverpool, crowds could be seen carrying the St. George's Cross and Union Jack flags.

00:17Police could be seen leading people away from the Abolish Asylum System protest, a term coined by right-wing political parties.

00:26Demonstrations were also set to take place in other cities including Bristol, Newcastle and London.

00:35This week, a temporary injunction blocked housing asylum seekers in a hotel on the outskirts of London, reigniting the debate.

00:44Counter-protests were also held.

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