The Hotel of Shame: Britain's Asylum System in Disarray The decision to close 13 hotels housing asylum seekers, including the historic Grand Metropole Hotel on Blackpool Promenade, is part of a wider effort by the government to relocate individuals to "basic" sites such as former military barracks.
This move follows a long history of controversy surrounding the asylum hotel system, which has been plagued by abuse, neglect, and poor decision making.
The claim that closing these hotels will save taxpayers £51 million is questionable, given the significant costs associated with relocating asylum seekers to new sites.