Braverman could face legal challenge from Tory MP over migrant barge plan
Plans to house migrants on a barge could see Home Secretary Suella Braverman facing a legal challenge from a fellow Conservative MP., which would be situated in his South Dorset constituency,"consigned to the dustbin".
The Home Office has said new types of accommodation for asylum seekers must be used to reduce a £6m daily bill for using hotels. Mr Drax, who has previously backed rigorous measures to cut the UK's level of immigration, said the barge was"dumped on our door" without consultation by the Home Office and urgedHe told Sky News"lawyers are looking at it" and added the local police have also voiced their concerns about the plans.Richard Drax is threatening legal action over the barge in his constituency
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