Villagers say they have "no concerns" over proposals to turn a former RAF base just outside Norfolk's border into housing for asylum seekers.
Really?
The Justice minister Jake Richards acknowledged the Government would face local opposition as officials look to house migrants in UK hotels.
Were they wrong then?
On the streets of Barnham, those who spoke to this paper said they saw no concern or problems with the proposal.
Aha! How many?
Sid Bullock said the majority of asylum seekers were no trouble.He added: "Not a problem with it. Not really."
Emma Moss said: "I'm impartial. If people need help then we should give it to them. The location has good links to Thetford and the village is quite diverse anyway."
Another local, who wised (sic) to remain anonymous, said: "I have no objection to it. Anyone who comes here seeking support it should be the British way to help them. "No concern whatsoever. I feel sorry for the refugees because it’s a bit out the way and and the gates are right on a busy road."
Three, out of a village of how many? In the end, 200 protestors turned up! And people wonder why local journalism is dying…
H/T: Dave Ward via email
3 comments:
Barnham Camp is not in the little village of Barnham, it is between Barnham and the somewhat larger town of Thetford. Where do you think any bored occupants of Barnham Camp are going to go? Whichever newspaper is being quoted, they would be better doing a straw poll in Thetford.
John Tee
"Anyone who comes here seeking support it should be the British way to help them."
Yes, so *YOU* do it then.
I'm sure those villages near Thetford are very diverse. Quite a few of the residents have six fingers and webbed toes and some of them don't
Jaded
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