Rishi Sunak still has confidence in beleaguered Home Secretary Suella Braverman and her department despite the ongoing controversy around the Bibby Stockholm, Downing Street has said.
Dorset Council said its staff had discovered legionella on Monday and told government-hired contractors operating the boat the same day. That means some migrants were exposed to the bacteria for four days.Asked if ministers would be looking into the role of the contractors, the government spokesman said: "I think we will be communicating with all relevant groups to see if there are any lessons that can be learned, as you would expect in any public health situation.
"These are routine precautionary tests for Legionella which is why people were able to embark.," the spokesman added. Health Secretary Steve Barclays said he wanted the migrants to get back on when the barge is ready again. "It is costing £6 million a day in terms of the cost of hotels," he told Sky News. "It is important that we both maintain safety standards but also reflect the pressure on the taxpayer position in terms of that £6 million."
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