Asylum seeker barracks to cost taxpayers MILLIONS despite Labour vow to cut costs by ending migrant hotels

An army barracks in Crowborough, set to house over 500 migrants, has requested £5.62 million in additional funding from the Home Office to cover policing costs. Sussex Police, led by Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne, submitted the funding application, which includes costs for extra officers, vehicles, technology, and equipment. The funding request has sparked opposition from local residents, who have taken to the streets to voice their concerns. The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, defended the move, stating it is part of efforts to remove incentives for illegal migration and close asylum hotels that are impacting local communities.