Onboard the giant barge set to house asylum seekers
The government says housing asylum seekers in places like the Bibby Stockholm will help cut its a £6m-a-day hotel billFor the first time, reporters have been allowed on board the Bibby Stockholm barge - the giant, floating accommodation complex that will house asylum seekers.
Walking around onboard, it has the feel of an old overnight ferry or an outdated motel - a bit of a faded 1980s/90s vibe. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and there are additional facilities on each of the three floors. Some other communal spaces have been converted to extra dormitory space for four to six men - but we weren't allowed to see these.The sample menu includes eggs and pancakes for breakfast, potato soup and beef stew for dinner. We're told it will change regularly and cater for individual needs and religious requirements.There's a gym and outdoor recreational space in the two courtyards in the centre of the barge.
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