Political commentator Emma Trimble has branded the housing of asylum seekers in UK hotels as an "absolute abomination" during a heated discussion on GB News.
She highlighted the stark contrast between the treatment of asylum seekers and British homeless citizens.
"I saw a story just the other day about how there are British homeless people opposite one of these facilities, they obviously aren't receiving sufficient support from the state to get off the streets," Trimble said.
She expressed outrage that the UK is "putting people up from other countries at such expense when we can't take care of our own - or refuse to take care of our own."
Emma Trimble said hotels have a 'moral obligation' to reject housing asylum seekers
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Her comments come as it was revealed that a hotel firm has received £700 million of taxpayer money annually to house asylum seekers.
Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd is currently housing 38,000 people across 210 sites throughout the UK.
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Some of these facilities have been compared to "all-inclusive resorts" according to reports.
The Ibis Budget in Bishop's Stortford offers asylum seekers various classes including singing, cooking and English lessons.
The hotel also provides a legal support service, twice-daily buses to town and a donation-funded children's entertainer.
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Trimble further criticised the disparity in treatment, questioning why young Britons would work for modest wages when others receive comprehensive support.
"When you see young people won't get out of bed for less than £40,000, when you see the way people from other countries are treated, why would you?" she asked.
She pointed to the amenities provided to asylum seekers at taxpayers' expense.
"When you see other people are having things handed to them on a plate, why would you when your tax money is going to other people being put up in nice accommodation with free meals, a gym and classes?"
Trimble referenced those who have contributed to British society for decades.
"You've got people who have paid into the tax system their entire lives, people like my grandmother who fought in the war."
Trimble concluded that the current situation represents an "extremely unfair situation where this country does not prioritise people already here."
She argued that British taxpayers are being forced to fund accommodation for non-citizens.
The political commentator also directed criticism at the hotel chains involved in housing asylum seekers.
"I think these hotel chains have a moral obligation to say 'no'," she stated firmly.
Her comments reflect growing concerns about the allocation of resources between asylum seekers and British citizens.
The debate highlights tensions around immigration policy and public spending priorities during a time of economic challenges for many UK households.
