The bbc has been told that the first 50 people will be moved to a barge docked off the south coast of england later today. The barge is called the Bibby Stockholm and it will be used to house up to 500 men while they await the outcome of their asylum applications. Campaigners have expressed concern about the conditions on board, but the government insists the vessel is safe and that it will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Dan johnson reports. Government sources have suggested the first Asylum Seekers will be moved due to portland today to go on board the Bibby Stockholm, the Accommodation Barge that has been more cheer for the last few weeks will so far been emptied, there have been delays because of concerns about fire safety, other health and safety issues that occurred and had to be dealt with, but now sources are suggesting that everything is ready. And we know some Asylum Seekers have received letters telling them that they will be on the move today. So far no
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