Protesters filled streets across the UK, including Liverpool, to oppose housing asylum-seekers in hotels.
Right-wing groups organized demonstrations under the “Abolish Asylum System” slogan in Bristol, Newcastle, and London.
Stand Up To Racism staged a counter-protest in Liverpool, while police removed and restrained demonstrators from both groups.
Courts Intensify Housing Disputes
A recent court ruling blocked asylum-seeker housing in an Epping hotel, fueling opposition campaigns nationwide.
Right-wing politicians urged more communities to challenge hotel use in courts, escalating local resistance against asylum accommodations.
The ruling complicated government efforts to secure temporary housing, sparking heightened tensions and stronger political pushback.
Rising Pressures on Housing System
The government must legally provide housing for asylum-seekers, a task complicated by surging arrivals since 2020.
Over 27,000 unauthorized migrants arrived this year, nearly 50% higher than last year and surpassing 2022’s pace.
Home Office data showed 32,000 asylum-seekers in hotels by June, below 2023’s peak of 56,000.
Asylum applications reached 111,084 by June 2025, the highest yearly figure since 2001, straining resources further.
The National Audit Office reported that in May, 35% of asylum housing residents lived temporarily in hotels.
