Thirsk and Malton MP calls on Home Secretary to reverse Linton asylum decision

Kevin Hollinrake says he is concerned about plans for an asylum centre.

Author: Harry LongPublished 20th Apr 2022

The MP for Thirsk and Malton Kevin Hollinrake has met with the Home Secretary - to raise concerns about plans for an asylum reception centre in Linton-on-Ouse.

The plans - which could see asylum seekers being flown 5,000 miles to Africa for processing - have been criticised by refugee charities.

Mr Hollinrake has also written to Priti Patel to express his opposition to the plans.

He says he is concerned that a "small rural village" is not an appropriate place to house 1,500 young, male asylum seekers.

Mr Hollinrake said: "I have today written to and met with the Home Secretary regarding the proposed asylum site at Linton-on-Ouse.

"While I am supportive of providing safe harbour and government accommodation for those fleeing persecution, I do not believe that the small rural village of Linton-on-Ouse is the appropriate place to house up to 1500 young, male asylum seekers."

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