Glasgow could pause its role as an asylum dispersal city without a bespoke package of support from the Home Office.
Glasgow City Council threatens to stop housing asylum seekers unless the UK government provides more financial support.
The council argues that they are taking on a disproportionate number of asylum seekers, exceeding their quota significantly, and are facing a growing financial burden due to the associated costs of accommodation, particularly for single adult males.
They cite concerns about rising community tensions and potential strain on homelessness services as reasons for their ultimatum, highlighting the lack of support from the Home Office despite the increased number of asylum seekers they house.
Glasgow City Council threatens to stop housing asylum seekers unless the UK government provides more financial support. The council argues that they are taking on a disproportionate number of asylum seekers, exceeding their quota significantly, and are facing a growing financial burden due to the associated costs of accommodation, particularly for single adult males. They cite concerns about rising community tensions and potential strain on homelessness services as reasons for their ultimatum, highlighting the lack of support from the Home Office despite the increased number of asylum seekers they house.
