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Radio Derby,4 mins

Asylum seekers in Derbyshire: “They are ordinary people”

Twiggy

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The University of Derby wants permission to convert a former hall of residence in Buxton into emergency accommodation for asylum seekers. Many people have expressed fears about the plans on social media. BBC Radio Derby’s Andy Twigge has been speaking to Steve Cooke from Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity.

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