Labour fear deluge of bids to shut hotels

STRING OF COUNCILS LOOK TO CLOSE MIGRANT ACCOMMODATION

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full of young male illegal immigrants in the middle of a community like Epping was always going to lead to issues. They need to be moved out of the area immediately.

“But Epping is just one of many towns struggling with these asylum hotels.”

Mrs Badenoch added: “Labour have no solution, they’re not smashing any gangs and small boat arrivals are at record highs.

“I do have a plan — bring back a proper deterrent and remove all illegal arrivals immediately so towns like Epping never have to deal with this again.”

Mr Farage said: “This is a victory for the parents and concerned residents of Epping. They do not want their young women being assaulted on the streets. This community stood up bravely, despite being slandered as far-right, and have won. They represent the vast majority of decent people.

“Young, undocumented males who break into the UK illegally should not be free to walk the streets anywhere. They must be detained and deported. I hope that Epping provides inspiration to others across the country.”

The Essex hotel was reopened by Labour in April after a surge in migrant arrivals, it is understood. It had been closed early last year. Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, who joined a demo there on Sunday, said of the hotel campaigners: “They protested. They were smeared. But they have won.