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Protests Erupt in London Over Asylum Seekers' Forced Relocation

Activists clash with police in Peckham as they block a coach intended to transport migrants to a controversial barge.

  • Demonstrators in Peckham used physical blockades and chants against deportations to halt a bus moving asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge.
  • Police arrested 45 individuals during the protests, citing obstruction and assault amidst the chaotic scenes.
  • Critics label the Bibby Stockholm, a barge meant to house migrants, as inhumane, likening it to a prison ship.
  • Home Secretary reaffirms tough stance on immigration, despite public backlash and protest actions.
  • Future attempts to relocate asylum seekers remain uncertain as officials and activists brace for further confrontations.
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