Robert Jenrick defended using barges and disused military sites to house illegal migrants, ensuring “decent but not luxurious forms of accommodation.” <br />The immigration minister asserted the government’s commitment to responsible taxpayer spending, rather than footing the bill of costly hotels. <br />Around 500 migrants will be housed on the Bibby Stockholm barge - which was met with protests when it arrived in Portland earlier this week. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
