'The government need to come here and actually speak to residents'
Tensions have been high since the Home Office unveiled plans to house up to 2,000 asylum seekers at the site of RAF Scampton.of investment and opportunity at RAF Scampton, in the form of a heritage, tourism and enterprise project.
Frustrations have so far been ignored, despite threats of legal action aimed at the Home Office and Home Secretary Suella Braverman – who remain largely tight-lipped on the matter. Event organiser Sarah Carter, who lives on the RAF Scampton base, said she was touched by the level of support received at the demonstration.The Lincolnite
Hamish Falconer, Labour’s Parliamentary Prospective Candidate for Lincoln and the person who set up the 66,000 signature-strong petition calling for plans to be halted, was in attendance alongside other local residents.The Home Office is currently facing legal action after West Lindsey District Council accused the government department of bypassing residents and local authorities to fast track these plans.“The government need to come here and actually speak to the residents.
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