The Bibby Stockholm, a barge housing asylum seekers, has highlighted the struggles of Weymouth and Portland, community concerns over job prospects and public services.
Co-author Jenny Lennon-Wood reported that local residents felt neglected, stating that few were concerned about their wellbeing and opportunities were severely lacking.
As community tensions rose, protests emerged which were attended by some far-right individuals, although many local people expressed their support for the refugees.
Natasha Wilding shared her experiences with asylum seekers, reflecting on her empathy as a trans woman for those facing persecution and threats to their lives.
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