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Lib Dems call for council role in asylum hotel approvals

The Liberal Democrats have called for councils to have a greater role in the use of hotels for asylum accommodation.

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The Liberal Democrats have called for councils to have a greater role in the use of hotels for asylum accommodation.

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said the Home Office should involve local authorities when authorising hotels for use by people waiting on asylum decisions.

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