ePolitix 17 months ago

Cancelled asylum centre cost £29m

Plans for a £29m asylum accommodation centre that was never built showed a "startling absence of common sense", an MP has claimed. Full Article at ePolitix

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    The Home Office squandered £29million of taxpayers' money on a flagship giant asylum centre which was never built - including hiring in a 'financial advisor' who charged almost £16,000 a month. Full Article at Daily Mail - UK

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