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LBC callers get into heated debate over housing asylum seekers

Nov 15, 2026
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James Hanson and his callers react as the government approves planning permission for an asylum centre at the empty MOD Bicester, despite local villagers threatening to leave the UK over the move. 6:06 | The people of Piddington 'got what they asked for' 9:50 | David defends refugees 13:15 | Frank accuses David of 'virtue signalling' 16:37 | Migration policy needs to be reviewed 19:48 | Colin argues they should be under 24 hour supervision If the centre moves through the rest of the planning process then the former military base will hold up to 1,256 male asylum seekers, who the government has said will be kept in a "self contained" area away from the outside population. Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: https://app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp #jameshanson #asylum #refugees #migration #uknews #ukpolitics #debate #LBC LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC's weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup
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