Epping councillor says decision is 'terrible news for our community'

The Home Office has won its appeal against the closure of the Bell Hotel in Epping for asylum seekers.

The county district councillor for Epping West and Rural has said today's decision is "terrible news".

Speaking to our presenter Jonathan Samuels, Holly Whitbread said she was "deeply disappointed".

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-starmer-labour-badenoch-small-boats-farage-reform-12593360

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Post from Sky News on August 29, 2025

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