Staffordshire Leader Reacts to "Squandered" Billions of Taxpayers' Money
The Leader of Staffordshire County Council, Ian Cooper, has expressed his disappointment at the "squandering of millions of pounds of taxpayers' money on costly hotels" for asylum seekers, calling it a "disgrace".
"The squandering of millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money on costly hotels is nothing short of a disgrace.”
A report by the Home Affairs Committee found that "flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery" have led to the Home Office relying on hotels as a long-term solution instead of temporary accommodation.
- Flawed contracts
- Incompetent delivery
- Over-reliance on hotels for asylum seekers
Author's summary: Leader criticizes asylum hotel costs.