It's been confirmed RAF Scampton will be used to house asylum seekers
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick has made the announcement
The Government has confirmed within the last hour they WILL house asylum seekers in Lincolnshire at the former RAF Scampton site.
Immigration minister and Newark MP Robert Jenrick made the announcement in the Commons this lunchtime.
It's part of a wider strategy to move away from using the likes of hotels in places such as Skegness.
Charities have criticised the move as "grossly inadequate" to house people who've fled war.
The former RAF base closed last September after the Ministry of Defence announced it would be part of cost-cutting measures in 2018.
Since then, West Lindsey District Council have been looking to purchase the site and revealed there was a £300 million pound investment plan.
Only days later, the Home Office confirmed it was looking at the site to be used as asylum accommodation.
This has been criticised by many locals who have started a campaign against such a move.
Gainsborough MP Sir Edward Leigh also expressed his concerns to the Prime Minister earlier this week.
There are now worry the move will mean the regeneration project will now be lost.