Protesters marched through several UK cities, including Liverpool, opposing the use of hotels for asylum-seekers.
Right-wing groups organized rallies under the slogan “Abolish Asylum System” in Bristol, Newcastle, and London.
In Liverpool, Stand Up To Racism staged a counter-protest, clashing with anti-asylum demonstrators on the streets.
Police escorted away participants from the right-wing rally and restrained counter-protesters to maintain control.
Court Ruling Fuels Political Tensions
A landmark court ruling blocked asylum housing in a London-area hotel, intensifying opposition across the country.
Right-wing politicians seized the injunction to rally communities against hotel accommodations for asylum-seekers.
This legal battle further complicated the government’s already strained response to rising asylum demands.
Immigration Crisis Pressures Housing System
The UK government, bound by law, must provide accommodation for asylum-seekers despite limited resources.
Migrant crossings over the English Channel continue rising, straining housing capacity and fueling heated debates.
Over 27,000 unauthorized arrivals occurred this year, a 50% increase compared with the same period in 2024.
Hotels sheltered more than 32,000 asylum-seekers by June, though that number remained below the 2023 peak.
From June 2024 to June 2025, 111,084 asylum applications were filed, the highest in modern records.
In May, the National Audit Office reported hotels housed 35% of all people in asylum accommodation.
