Tamworth MP Sarah Edwards is facing criticism after highlighting a hotel in the town days before it was attacked for housing migrants.
Speaking in Parliament, Sarah Edwards declared the people of Tamworth “want their hotel back” as she called for the end of asylum seekers being housed in hotels.These comments came just days before a mob of far-right rioters descended on the Holiday Inn, attacking police and vandalising the property.Footage posted online appeared to show a fire being started in the hotel after thugs smashed in windows to the accommodation.
One X user said: "Guess you need some lessons on what to say and how to say it, the consequences have had a huge impact, I do hope there is some contrition."The Tamworth Holiday Inn was one of two hotels housing asylum seekers to be attacked on Sunday.10 police officers were injured and one was knocked unconscious as far-right protesters tried to storm a Rotherham migrant hotel.
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