Officials formally withdrew plans to move the men to Dorset after residents in Margate peacefully disrupted Home Office coaches last week.
The Home Office has abandoned plans to move a group of asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge in the wake of protests.
We’ll be blocking this coach until we know for sure that our friends won’t be snatched today. Come down and support us if you’re around 💥Mayor of Margate Rob Yates said residents wanted to support the men, from Afghanistan and Pakistan, who have become part of the community after living and volunteering in the area for seven months.
“These are 100% guys who when given a free choice… much prefer to stay in Margate than a prison ship,” Mr Yates said. The protest organiser said residents in the seaside town have embraced the asylum seekers and “benefited greatly” from their contributions, which is why so many people turned out to support them.
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