Protesters gathered outside a hotel in Diss, Norfolk, objecting to planned changes where families seeking asylum would be replaced by single adult males. Initially consisting of about 60 individuals, the group grew to around 150, chanting slogans. South Norfolk Council voiced opposition, concerned that this change could disrupt the community and reignite local tensions. Adrian Ramsay, MP for Waveney Valley, remarked on the alarming nature of uprooting families. Meanwhile, counter-protesters defended the rights of refugees, illustrating a divide on the issue among locals.
About 150 protesters gathered outside a hotel housing asylum-seeking families after the Home Office planned to change the occupants to single adult males. The protest began with about 60 people shouting "we want our country back".
South Norfolk Council opposed changing the use of the hotel, expressing concerns that replacing families with single men could reignite tensions seen in other areas.
Adrian Ramsay, MP for Waveney Valley, stated that the sudden uprooting of families was "deeply concerning," referring to the local integration of these families.
Counter-protesters supporting refugee rights held signs reading "refugees welcome" as they met larger groups protesting against housing migrants.
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