Protesters filled UK streets on Saturday, including Liverpool, to oppose hotels housing asylum-seekers.
Right-wing groups launched demonstrations under the “Abolish Asylum System” banner in Bristol, Newcastle, and London.
Stand Up To Racism organized a counter-protest in Liverpool, where police removed participants from both groups.
Court Ruling Fuels Political Tensions
A landmark court decision blocked asylum housing at a hotel in Epping, intensifying nationwide opposition.
Right-wing politicians seized the injunction to inspire communities to challenge asylum accommodations through courts.
The ruling complicated government efforts to meet its housing obligations for asylum-seekers across Britain.
Rising Numbers Escalate Housing Strain
Migrants continued crossing the English Channel in overcrowded boats, driving asylum numbers higher each year.
Over 27,000 unauthorized arrivals occurred this year, nearly 50% higher than the same period in 2024.
Government data showed 32,000 asylum-seekers living in hotels by June, up 8% from last year.
Applications reached 111,084 in the year to June 2025, the highest since records began in 2001.
The National Audit Office reported hotel residents accounted for 35% of all asylum accommodations in May.
