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Andy Burnham 'shows how out of touch he is' over 'disgraceful' migrant plan
['Michael Knowles']
Daily Express :: News Feed
The Prime Minister sparked fury after claiming “all parts of the country need to play their part” and house more asylum seekers.
They claimed the “solution is to deport illegal immigrants” instead.
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: “Andy Burnham’s suggestion that middle-class areas, or areas where hard-working families live, should have illegal immigrants imposed on them just shows how out of touch he is.
“In fact, the solution is to deport illegal immigrants immediately.
Under Home Office plans, a former military base in Bicester, Oxfordshire, will provide accommodation for 1,250 male asylum seekers.