First 50 people coming to Bibby Stockholm asylum barge despite safety worries
Fire safety concerns and lack of lifejackets noted on the 500-capacity barge, moored in Portland, Dorset
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Fire safety concerns and lack of lifejackets noted on the 500-capacity barge, moored in Portland, Dorset
The Home Office had said the first asylum seekers would be moved to the Bibby Stockholm this week.
Sky News understands more work is needed to make the vessel ready to accommodate the first asylum seekers, who were initially due to arrive this week.
The arrival of the first asylum seekers at the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge has been delayed until next week at the earliest, Sky News understands.
In a controversial move smacking of disregard for human rights, the UK House of Lords has approved an anti-asylum bill, sparking massive anger and outrage from civil rights groups.