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Home Office in row with Burnham and Labour councils over homeless asylum seekers

The Home Office is currently in a dispute with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and several Labour-led councils over the handling of asylum seekers who have been left homeless after being evicted from government-funded hotels. The contention arose after the government ceased funding for these accommodations, leading to asylum seekers being moved out with little notice. Burnham has criticized the Home Office for what he describes as a "shambolic" approach, particularly highlighting the lack of communication and support for those who have been granted asylum but are now without homes. The councils argue that the government's actions are not only inhumane but also place an undue burden on local authorities to manage the fallout, including providing emergency housing and support. The Home Office, however, insists that it has provided sufficient notice and funding, and that the responsibility for housing now lies with the local councils. This situation has led to public and political outcry, with calls for better coordination and a more humane approach to the transition of asylum seekers into settled accommodation.

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