Councillor's Claim of Asylum Pub Disproven

Reform UK Councillors Claims of Asylum Seeker Housing in Whitwick Pub Debunked; Local MP Criticizes Divisive RhetoricA Reform UK councillors suggestion that the old Three Crowns pub in Whitwick, near Coalville, would house asylum seekers sparked local concern. However, Leicestershire Live and the North West Leicestershire District Council confirmed no such plans exist. A local MP criticized the councillors claims as divisive and unacceptable, urging focus on community services and respect. The councillor expressed disappointment and denied scaremongering, as plans for the pubs conversion into apartments and a smaller pub were approved in 2022. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.