Lee Anderson’s Bold Call for Home‑Based Housing for Migrants
The ‘Stand‑Up‑to‑Racism’ Critique
The Ashfield MP shot back at the small group of protestors who dismissed him and called his constituents “racists.” Anderson wants them to put the issue to the test: Do you want to host migrants in your own homes, or do you need an “excuse” why you can’t?
What Anderson Said on X
His tweet read almost like a manifesto: “Attention Stand‑Up‑to‑Racism. The good news? Hotels are being forced to remove illegal migrants – which means a huge shortage of homes for them. So you can open up your own homes for meals and accommodation at your own expense. Drop me a note if you want to help, or give me an excuse why you can’t.”
Protests on the Horizon
“This weekend there are planned protests in 26 towns and cities outside migrant hotels.” The police are expected to be stretched thin as these demonstrations unfold.
High Court Twist
Stand‑Up‑to‑Racism warned that the Epping Forest Council’s High Court injunction to evict migrants from the Bell Hotel is a “dangerous precedent” that has “emboldened the far right.”
Takeaway
- MP Lee Anderson is flipping the script – from hotels paying taxpayers to citizens possibly stepping in.
- Protestors and council moves are creating a tug‑of‑war between community housing and “right‑wing” policy.
- It’s a reminder that the debate on migration isn’t just about laws, but about who actually cares enough to open a door.
