Andy Burnham calls on affluent areas to accept asylum seekers, while local areas oppose migrant acceptance, and the government plans to use a former military base in East Sussex.

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Andy Burnham government Lincolnshire East Sussex

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Sep 16The government is leading the handling of asylum claims in England, specifically involving proposals to utilize a former military base site in Bicester.Sub-event
Aug 15Burnham calls on affluent areas to accept asylum seekers; local opposition is strong; government plans for East Sussex base.1 source
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Andy Burnham
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ceremonial county in the east of England
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East Sussex
ceremonial county in England (use Q21694646 for administrative non-metropolitan county)
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