UK says more military sites could house asylum seekers

The UK defence secretary has said the government is looking at expanding the use of military sites to house asylum seekers, as it seeks to move people out of hotels, Report informs via BBC.

John Healey also confirmed officials were considering other types of "non-military" accommodation.

Just over 32,000 asylum seekers are currently in hotels, which represents about a third of the total number being housed in taxpayer-funded accommodation.

Labour wants accelerate its plan to end the use of hotels, which have become a focal point for anti-migrant protests.