India  
 
NewsR.in

Protests in Dorset as barge for 500 asylum seekers arrives

Video Credit: ODN - Duration: 02:53s - Published
Protests in Dorset as barge for 500 asylum seekers arrives

Protests in Dorset as barge for 500 asylum seekers arrives

An accommodation barge has belatedly arrived at the port where it will house 500 asylum seekers as the Government's migration plans were poised to become law after ministers saw off fresh challenges by peers.

Bibby Stockholm was pulled by a tug into Dorset's Portland Port on Tuesday morning, with the proposals to use it to house migrants under Rishi Sunak's bid to "stop the boats" crossing the Channel a month behind schedule.

However, its arrival has angered many locals.

Some are unhappy that their town is hosting the barge whilst others criticise the government’s treatment of those who arrive on these shores.

Report by Jonesia.

Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn


You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Bibby Stockholm Bibby Stockholm Accommodation vessel

Violence erupts as protesters block migrant coach [Video]

Violence erupts as protesters block migrant coach

Protests broke out in Peckham, London, over the planned transfer of asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:22Published

Dorset Dorset County of England


Rishi Sunak Rishi Sunak Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2022

PM waiting to call election 'gives us time to show plan working'

 Rishi Sunak is "absolutely right" to hold off calling an election because it gives voters time to see "the plan is working", the foreign secretary has said. 
Sky News
PM: ONS growth data shows we're on right track [Video]

PM: ONS growth data shows we're on right track

Rishi Sunak has said that "after a difficult couple of years", the UK has made the case that it is now the "best place" to start and invest in a business. Speaking at a PM Connect event at Siemens Healthineers factory, the prime minister added that the latest ONS figures showing a 0.6% growth in the economy gives him "enormous confidence and optimism that we are on the right track". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 02:56Published
Sunak: Latest ONS figures show UK economy has real momentum [Video]

Sunak: Latest ONS figures show UK economy has real momentum

Rishi Sunak has said he is "encouraged" that the economy has "real momentum", after the latest ONS figures show the UK economy is has grown by 0.6% between January and March. The prime minister added "we are heading in the right direction and people will start to feel that change". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:31Published
Sunak accuses Labour of 'rank hypocrisy' over migration [Video]

Sunak accuses Labour of 'rank hypocrisy' over migration

Rishi Sunak has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "rank hypocrisy" over the Labour leader's plan to establish a new Border Security Command to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the Channel. The prime minister says Labour's plan will "offer an amnesty to illegal migrants" and that the government will get its planes to Rwanda off the ground. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:52Published

Sunak to meet university bosses to discuss rise in antisemitic abuse

 Rishi Sunak will meet with university bosses in Downing Street on Thursday to call on them to take a "zero tolerance" approach to antisemitism.
Sky News

Facebook Facebook Social-networking service owned by Meta Platforms

Labour expresses concern over Rafah offensive and UK arms [Video]

Labour expresses concern over Rafah offensive and UK arms

Labour's Jonathan Ashworth has voiced his concern over a planned Israeli offensive on Rafah and has called for UK to suspend weapons sales to the country to ensure they are not used on Rafah. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:45Published
Ashworth: Elphicke shows Conservative shift to Labour [Video]

Ashworth: Elphicke shows Conservative shift to Labour

Labour's Jonathan Ashworth says Natalie Elphicke's defection to his party shows how tens of thousands of other Conservatives are doing the same, as they are fed up of 14 years of failed government. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:27Published
UK pledges long-term aid to Ukraine amid new offensive [Video]

UK pledges long-term aid to Ukraine amid new offensive

Lord Cameron has expressed concern over a new Russian offensive on Ukraine near Kharkiv. The UK has pledged ongoing financial aid of £3 billion a year to help Ukraine defend itself and is urging other countries to do the same. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:26Published
Foreign Secretary Urges Hostage Deal to Halt Rafah Offensive [Video]

Foreign Secretary Urges Hostage Deal to Halt Rafah Offensive

Lord Cameron has expressesd concern over Israel's plans for an offensive in Rafah, stressing the need for a clear plan to safeguard civilians. He calls for Hamas to accept the offer of a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:36Published
Lord Cameron condemns video of British-Israeli hostage [Video]

Lord Cameron condemns video of British-Israeli hostage

Lord Cameron has condemned a video of British-Israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell as the Foreign Office investigates the claims that he has been killed in Gaza. Hamas say Mr Popplewell has died from wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike over a month ago. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:25Published

Related videos from verified sources

Bibby Stockholm: A first look on board the migrant barge [Video]

Bibby Stockholm: A first look on board the migrant barge

TV cameras were today given a first glimpse inside the Bibby Stockholm barge which arrived at Portland Port in Dorset on Tuesday. The barge will house around 500 asylum seekers, all single men, in bunk..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 02:00Published
Bibby Stockholm: Protest at Portland Port in Dorset as migrant barge arrives [Video]

Bibby Stockholm: Protest at Portland Port in Dorset as migrant barge arrives

Downing Street has confirmed the Bibby Stockholm barge will start housing asylum seekers later this month following inspections.

Credit: Rumble     Duration: 02:33Published
Controversial barge arrives in port to house asylum seekers [Video]

Controversial barge arrives in port to house asylum seekers

An accommodation barge arrived at the port to house 500 asylum seekers. Bibby Stockholm was towed into Dorset's Portland Port. It will be used to house migrants under Rishi Sunak's delayed proposal to..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:50Published