BNP lobbies against holding centre

THE British National Party in Northern Ireland has launched a campaign aimed at blocking plans for a holding centre for suspected illegal immigrants in Larne.

The UK Border Agency has submitted a planning application proposing the construction of a 22-bed facility in the grounds of the police station at Circular Road.

BNP regional organiser Stephen Moore claimed local people were “horrified to hear that their town has been earmarked as a dumping ground for illegal immigrants and bogus asylum seekers”.

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He added: “We have seen that it is almost impossible to deport anyone from our country because of the insane Human Rights Act. Larne will undoubtedly become home to these economic migrants.”

The BNP has launched a leaflet in the town stating its objections to the plans and party members visited the town centre on Saturday to promote the campaign.

Mr Moore said: “People in the town are rightly concerned about this issue and the lack of consultation with the local community is an absolute disgrace.”