A bus load of male migrants was transferred to the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf during the early hours to prevent protests. The government will use this hotel for temporary asylum seeker accommodation. Tower Hamlets Council emphasized the need for support measures for those at the hotel. Protests ensued outside the hotel, leading police to implement a public safety plan. A local MP expressed anger over the government's actions, criticizing the handling of migrants and the implications for local communities.
In the early hours on Saturday, a bus load of migrants was moved into the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf under the cover of darkness to avoid protesters.
A spokesperson for Tower Hamlets Council said, 'It is important that the Government ensures that there is a full package of support for those staying at the hotel.'
Police stated, 'Officers are currently in attendance at a protest outside a hotel in Canary Wharf. We have a policing plan in place and will continue to monitor events.'
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