Epping Forest District Council won a temporary High Court injunction to stop asylum seekers from residing at The Bell Hotel, citing unrest and protests. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper attempted to halt the removal of migrants, warning that other councils might follow suit with similar applications against housing migrants. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage welcomed the court's decision as a victory, encouraging other councils to take similar actions. The shadow home secretary reinforced that residents have the right to oppose housing migrants in their vicinity.
Epping Forest District Council successfully won an interim High Court injunction to prevent asylum seekers from being housed at The Bell Hotel due to unrest and protests.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper made a last-minute attempt to halt the removal of migrants from asylum hotels, fearing a rise in similar applications by other councils.
The High Court decision in Epping is regarded as a victory by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, suggesting it could inspire other councils against housing migrants.
Residents have the right to object to people being housed in their area, as stated by the shadow home secretary in response to council actions.
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