"This proposal is about fairness. Reform UK was elected last May to make sure that the people who live, work and contribute to Lancashire are put at the front of the queue and are not disadvantaged."
"These are central government schemes, which Lancashire county council is paid to administer. If they decide that they no longer want to be paid for that work, the government will find other councils that do."
Lancashire county council, led by Reform UK, intends to withdraw from the UK Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Resettlement Programme. This decision aims to redirect funds towards supporting vulnerable residents and veterans instead of resettling refugees. Councillor Joshua Roberts emphasized fairness for local residents, arguing that the current schemes strain local resources and housing. Opposition councillors criticized the move as a political stunt, asserting that the government will continue the schemes through other councils if Lancashire withdraws.
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