A young asylum seeker expressed his deep gratitude towards Keir Starmer for helping him secure the right to stay in the UK. Khadar Mohamed, aged 24, formerly residing at Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, has been granted permission to remain in the country based on human rights considerations. He plans to settle in Bradford, West Yorkshire, and is eager to start working and contributing to society.
Khadar joyfully shared, “I have recently been informed that I can stay in the UK. I have been given permission on human rights grounds. I appreciate the Government’s support and want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Keir Starmer.” He believes that more individuals in similar situations at the hotel will also be granted the right to stay and emphasized that they are not malevolent individuals.
Amidst protests outside Bell Hotel during the summer, tensions rose concerning migration issues. Demonstrators with anti-immigration sentiments gathered, but Khadar and his fellow migrants, like those in Oxford, expressed their desire to work and integrate into society. Khadar, hailing from Somalia, has noticed a shift in Brits’ acceptance of asylum seekers staying in the country.
Recently, a new immigration policy, the “one in, one out” scheme with France, was enforced to deter boat crossings. The first migrant, an Indian national who arrived by boat last month, was repatriated by plane. The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, praised this action as a positive step, with additional deportations expected.
Meanwhile, an Eritrean man challenged his deportation to France, citing procedural unfairness in not being able to present evidence supporting his claim of being a trafficking victim. The Home Office opposed delaying his removal, asserting no substantial legal grounds for further review.
Epping District Council plans to escalate efforts to close down Bell Hotel to the Supreme Court after a temporary injunction was overturned by the Court of Appeal. This ruling would have necessitated the evacuation of 138 asylum seekers by September 12.