RAF Linton-on-Ouse: plans to house asylum seekers in 'middle class areas' are matter of 'fairness', minister says

RAF Linton-on-Ouse, in North Yorkshire, is one of three MoD sites where the Government is seeking planning permission to turn it into a camp for around 1,300 asylum seekers.

New analysis shows the North West of England houses the largest number of asylum seekers - as Burnham says middle-class areas must 'play their part'

The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby.

Andy Burnham accused of creating a 'class divide' after telling wealthy areas to house asylum seekers  GB News

Burnham will spread boat migrant across the country because middle class communities haven't taken their "fair share" yet, the govt said.

Andy Burnham says middle class areas will have to take in more migrants, adding that he will ensure arrivals were not only placed in the 'poorest communities'.

Anna Turley backs up Andy Burnham’s suggestion that affluent areas should house more asylum seekers in future Andy Burnham made his comment yesterday suggesting more asylum seekers should be housed in more affluent areas in response to questions about plans to house up to 1,250 people in a former military base near Pid

More than 3,000 people have arrived in Britain across the Channel on small boats since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister 23 days ago

Times Radio: Affluent communities will have to help house migrants, says minister  The Times

Middle-class areas must house more asylum seekers, Andy Burnham insists  lbc.co.uk