Andrea Leadsom Hails Decision to End Asylum Accommodation in Deanshanger

I am pleased that the Government has decided to end the accommodation of asylum seekers in MK Hotel near Deanshanger.

Asylum seekers currently living there will be moved out by the end of April 2024.

You can find the full text of the announcement below:

I am therefore pleased to inform you that the Home Office is now terminating the contract with MK Hotel, as asylum accommodation and it will cease being used before the end of April 2024, reflecting the contractual notice period on this property. Residents currently accommodated in the hotel will be moving to other parts of our asylum estate and we aim to complete all relocations in advance of the final closure date. Residents will be notified a minimum of 5 days in advance and moved by the Home Office in line with our existing published policies. Whilst we expect impacts on local authorities to be minimal, we are putting in place additional resource to work with our accommodation providers and local partners to manage this process and minimise disruption, particularly focusing on families.