Overview
- Hundreds to thousands marched in Crowborough on Sunday against plans to accommodate single men at the training camp, with Sussex Police reporting a peaceful protest and no arrests.
- Activist Sarah White urged residents to stop paying council tax and said she had already done so, despite nonpayment being a punishable offense under UK law.
- The Ministry of Defence has offered the site to the Home Office for 12 months as part of efforts to reduce reliance on asylum hotels, with officials stating all residents will face criminality checks using biometric data and 24/7 security on site.
- Local reporting outlines a proposed on-site program including well-being sessions, language lessons and an activity coordinator, details that have fueled criticism from opponents.
- Cadet instructors say they may suspend training over safeguarding concerns and police were seen distributing rape alarms in the town, while campaign group Crowborough Shield has launched a judicial review after raising about £40,000.