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Mark White details 'bitter blow' for Epping locals as migrants 'staying put' in hotel |

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GB News Reporter

By GB News Reporter


Published: 29/08/2025

- 15:08

A final decision on the future of the hotel is set to be decided at a later court date this autumn

Asylum seekers will be allowed to stay at an Epping migrant hotel until a full trial can be heard, a senior court has said in what marks a significant victory for the Home Office.

The Court of Appeal has overturned a temporary appeal against the Bell Hotel pending the trial in October to allowed those housed in the building to remain where they are.


Robert Jenrick led the outcry against the court's decision, branding it "extremely disappointing", while GB News regular Adam Brooks, who has covered the protests from his hometown of Epping, took aim at the Home Office for lodging the appeal, posting on X: 'This is the worst UK Government in living memory.'

The ruling is expected to spark protests across the country this weekend.