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What are protests in the UK about?

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Recent UK protests focus on opposition to housing asylum seekers in hotels, with far-right groups and anti-racism counter-demonstrators clashing. The unrest is driven by record asylum claims, government immigration policies, and legal rulings on migrant accommodation.

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Asylum hotel protesters met by counter-demonstrators across UK

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  • Clashes occurred between anti-immigrant protesters and Stand Up to Racism activists in Liverpool.
  • Police made arrests as tensions escalated during protests against hotels housing asylum seekers. 10s
  • A recent court ruling ordered a hotel near London to stop housing migrants, fueling further protests. 34s
  • The Labour government plans to appeal the ruling but still intends to close migrant hotels in the long term. 1m 10s
  • Over 111,000 people have sought asylum in the UK in 2025, marking an all-time high. 1m 51s
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Asylum hotel protesters met by counter-demonstrators across UK
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France 24
2 days ago
Asylum hotel protesters met by counter-demonstrators across UK

Far-right protesters oppose hotels housing asylum seekers, while counter-demonstrators emphasize the humanitarian crisis and the UK's obligations.

Protests escalate across UK as immigration debate intensifies
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10 News First
2 days ago
Protests escalate across UK as immigration debate intensifies

At least 30 rallies occurred over a weekend, with anti-immigration groups confronting anti-racism demonstrators amid record asylum claims and far-right activism.

Protests in UK against asylum seeker housing continue
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Euronews
2 days ago
Protests in UK against asylum seeker housing continue

Demonstrations in cities like Liverpool and Bristol protest the use of hotels for asylum seekers, with counter-protests and police presence.

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