Waterlooville asylum housing for 'couples and parents'
In a letter to current Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, Braverman wrote such facilities made town centres "no-go zones for the patriotic, common-sense majority".In a statement on Tuesday, the council confirmed it had received her petition and said it would "do its utmost to reflect the view of residents" when submitting its response to the Home Office.It said, following discussions with the Home Office, it had been told the accommodation was "best suited for the use of couples, or single parents with young children".It said there was one single flat which would most likely be utilised for a single adult female.Munday said: "I am yet again concerned with [Braverman's] repeated use of inaccurate language in her supporting letter which only seeks to exacerbate fear in the hearts and minds of our concerned residents."Repeated reference to illegal immigrants and unwanted men flames fears when we know as a matter of fact all users of the proposed accommodation are supported asylum seekers."In a second letter to the Home Secretary last week, Braverman said the proposal would "drastically undermine the fabric and community" of the town."Even if the occupants are predominantly women and children, this will place a significant burden on local resources. "Havant Borough Council has a long waiting list, with over 1,000 local people waiting for social housing. Isn't it time we put the British people first?"Havant Borough Council said it had not initially been consulted on the plans after Clearsprings, a procurement company employed by the Home Office for the project, had used an "incorrect email address" in a bid to contact the council.The council was subsequently granted a 10-day consultation period on the proposals.Braverman was sacked as home secretary in November 2023 after she defied then prime minister Rishi Sunak over an article accusing the Metropolitan Police of bias in the policing of protests.
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