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Called the Bibby Stockholm today. Officials say it will be used to house up to 500 men while they await the outcome of their Asylum Applications. Campaigners have expressed concern about the conditions on board, but the government insists the vessel is safe. Danjohnson is in portland, where the barge is docked. What does this say about the welcome we extend to those seeking asylum . Are these the first steps towards a tougher stance long overdue to reduce costs, or are these potentially traumati...

Thank you so much for bringing us up to date there. we can speak now to natasha tsangarides, who is associate director of advocacy at the freedom from torture — a charity providing therapeutic care for survivors of torture in the uk. thank you so much natasha for joining us on the programme. speaking there to our correspondent who is in dorset who pointed out some of the reasons behind the government �*s decision to send these asylum—seekers there. just your reaction. asylum-seekers there....