The Leader of Staffordshire County Council, Ian Cooper, has expressed his disappointment regarding the use of taxpayers' money on asylum hotels.
"The squandering of millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money on costly hotels is nothing short of a disgrace.”
A report by the Home Affairs Committee highlighted "flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery" as the reasons behind the Home Office's reliance on hotels as a long-term solution for asylum seekers.
Author's summary: Leader criticizes misuse of taxpayers' money.