A protest organized by local residents against the use of The New Bridge Hotel is scheduled to take place in Newcastle under the banner Thistle Barbican needs to go locals say no. A counter protest led by Stand Up To Racism, supported by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and other community groups, will also occur. The anti-asylum hotel protest has garnered support from several groups outside the local community, likely increasing attendance. The Metropolitan Police are prepared to respond to related protest activities around other hotels housing asylum seekers.
The protest against the use of The New Bridge Hotel was organized by local residents, protesting under the banner Thistle Barbican needs to go locals say no.
A counter protest, organized by Stand Up To Racism, is supported by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and other local groups.
The anti-asylum hotel protest has been endorsed by outside groups, potentially increasing attendance from beyond the local community.
The Metropolitan Police have made plans to respond to any protest activities related to other hotels used to accommodate asylum seekers.
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