UK Government Abandons RAF Scampton Asylum Seeker Housing Plan

The decision follows concerns over costs and community feedback, prompting a shift back to traditional accommodation methods.

The RAF Scampton plan was deemed not cost-effective, with projected expenses nearing £200 million.
£60 million had already been spent on the project under the previous Conservative government.
The site will be sold as part of the government's process for disposing of crown land.
The move comes after the cancellation of the controversial Rwanda plan aimed at deterring Channel crossings.
The government plans to introduce new legislation focused on disrupting people smuggling gangs and improving asylum processing.