And sword, a man, ora woman . Through to the quarterfinals. Hello. Its a controversial policy, attacked by human Rights Groups and subject to legal challenge. But today, the first of possibly hundreds of migrants, moved onto a barge docked off the coast of dorset, to be housed while they await the outcome of Asylum Applications. The government says the vessel, which will accomodate up to 500 men, will be better value than hotels costing 6 Million Pounds a day. But concerns have been raised about the possible impact on local services, and campaigners have called it a shameful way to treat people, who are often fleeing war or persecution. Danjohnson has our top story tonight, and we can join him now in portland, where the barge is docked. This is deeply controversial. Whether you are supportive of it or against it, a lot of people are, this marks a big moment, a key change in the states attitude towards refugees. That attitude which is projected on behalf of us all. What has happened her
In belarus, imprisoned and held in isolation. We have a special report. And, great britains Kieran Reilly wins Bmx Freestyle gold, at the World Championhips, in glasgow. On bbc london. On newsnight at 10 30pm as the first Asylum Seekers board the governments barge in dorset, we look at the Asylum System as a whole. Is it fit for purpose . Well speak to representatives from the conservatives and labour. Hello. Its a controversial policy, thats attracted attention around the world. Its been attacked by human Rights Groups and is subject to legal challenge. But today, the first of possibly hundreds of migrants and Asylum Seekers, moved onto a giant barge docked in dorset, to be housed while they await the outcome of Asylum Applications. The government says the vessel, which can accomodate up to 500 men, will be better value than hotels costing £6 million a day. But concerns have been raised about the possible impact on local services, and campaigners have called it a shameful way to trea
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police failures to disclose crucial evidence. families of people with complex medical needs are warning that the nhs system in england and wales that pays for their care at home is struggling to provide adequate support. ministers say extra money is being put into the scheme, but critics warn staff shortages and rising prices are taking their toll. here s our social affairs editor, alison holt. i ve been doing this since he was a child, you know, and i m burning out, but no one actually seems to care. this is the reality of home life for 24 year old declan and his mother, alex. he has duchenne muscular dystrophy, a muscle wasting condition. day and night are filled with medication, ventilator checks, physio and the care that keeps him alive. it s made, like, my chest and my lungs weaker, and my heart. they also face a constant struggle to find care staff to help. alex has been keeping a video diary
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