Shropshire residents fear for their safety as almost 100 asylum seekers are earmarked for new-build homes: 'We are vulnerable!'

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A Shropshire MP has launched a scathing attack on the Labour Government over its "secrecy" in planning to move asylum seekers into 21 new-build homes.Speaking to GB News, Mark Pritchard revealed he was given just "hours" notice of the plans, before having to inform residents of the decision.Locals have been left fearing for their safety as 83 asylum seekers have been earmarked for 21 smart new-build homes in Stoke Heath, worth £250,000 each.The remote rural estate in the West Midlands currently hosts a population of less than 500 people, with residents telling GB News that the homes were originally built as "social housing" for "low-income families" in the community.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Discussing his outrage, Mr Pritchard told the People's Channel that there has been "no consultation" or transparency with local authorities or residents.He said: "I only had a few hours' notice, and I went public because I think people had a right to know.

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Shropshire residents fear for their safety as almost 100 asylum seekers are earmarked for new-build homes: 'We are vulnerable!'.

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Shropshire residents have told GB News that they feel "vulnerable" and fear for their safety after it was revealed that almost 100 asylum seekers are to be moved into new-build homes in their community.Speaking to presenter Alex Armstrong, several residents expressed their concerns for the "danger" the asylum seekers pose to the women and children in the community.Some 83 asylum seekers are set to move into the 21 smart new-build homes in Stoke Heath, worth £250,000 each.The remote rural estate in the West Midlands currently hosts a population of less than 500 people, leaving the community in fear for their safety.

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We only found out via a Facebook post by the MP, so none of us knew anything about it."As far as we were concerned, they were going to be rented out or...

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