Nationwide protests began this summer in Epping, Essex, with a Judge initially granting an injunction that would have blocked asylum seekers staying in The Bell Hotel. Though this was overturned on August 29, this has not stopped protests and counter-protests continuing around the country most notably last Saturday (September 13) when thousands took to London streets. Around 30 were protesting against the hotel, while 60 were involved in the Stand Up to Racism counter-protest. A woman, who was protesting the asylum hotel, said they were having a “lively debate”. He added: “My family are deeply grateful to Oxford for being welcoming to people fleeing persecution.”