‘Everything rolled out on a red carpet!’ Fury in London as asylum seekers ‘could get free travel’ while locals are ‘shafted’ with ticket price hike

He spoke to Mike Jones from Migration Watch UK, who reacted furiously to the proposal.

Jones said ordinary Londoners are being “shafted” while migrants are afforded a wide range of benefits.

“Quite simply, the world is your oyster if you’re an asylum seeker”, Martin said.

“That’s something precious few other Londoners get. Is this a fair use of taxpayers’ money? It’s not a free bus pas - it’s paid for by taxpayers.”

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Jones responded: “Labour have been busy slashing the winter fuel allowance and raising the price cap on bus fares from £2 to £3 but here they are now in the London Assembly urging Sadiq Khan to subsidise the travel costs of illegal migrants.

“These are people who have destroyed their documents, abused Britain’s hospitality, entered into deals with criminal gangs while failing to claim asylum in other countries.

“It’s another case where the political class are completely at odds with the British public.”

The proposal is to help asylum seekers with essential journeys, but Martin questioned how far this bracket can extend.

The motion was passed calling on the Mayor to work with partners including the NHS and London Boroughs to enable asylum seekers to make ‘necessary journeys’.

Elly Baker AM, who proposed the motion, said: “London is a welcoming city, and we want to ensure it remains that way.

“The small allowance asylum seekers are given to cover non-food costs, combined with restrictions on their ability to work, makes it incredibly challenging for them to cover essential travel costs to attend vital appointments, access healthcare, and participate in English classes.

“The cost of public transport shouldn’t be a barrier to asylum seekers integrating into our communities, especially given that most asylum claims are eventually granted. I applaud Citizens UK and asylum seekers for their dedicated advocacy on this issue, and I am calling on the Mayor to work with partners, including borough councils, the NHS, and voluntary organisations, to explore ways of supporting asylum seekers with public transport access.

“It’s essential to develop a lasting solution to help asylum seekers access affordable transportation in London.”

It was revealed earlier this month that the Government is expecting Sadiq Khan to put up tube and bus fares by nearly five per cent.

The surge would fall in line with what they announced for rail fares in the Budget.