City needs help on homes crisis

GLASGOW has led the way in providing sanctuary for asylum seekers for years.

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The city has provided a safe environment for vulnerable people and many have gone on to work hard and contribute to the life of the country.

But new rules pushed through by the Home Office last week are causing havoc in a city that simply wants to help.

In a bid to crack down on asylum hotels, the Labour Government has halved the time refugees granted leave to remain can stay in hotels. That means refugees can only stay for 28 days, down from 56.