Wealthy areas must play their part in housing asylum seekers, Burnham suggests

UK politician Andy Burnham has suggested that wealthy areas should share the responsibility of housing asylum seekers to relieve pressure on poorer communities. The proposal follows local protests against using military bases for migrant accommodation, sparking debate over equitable distribution.
Image source, Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images By James Gregory and Richard Wheeler Political reporters Published 7 minutes ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested that wealthy areas of the UK should house more asylum seekers.
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