Manston asylum centre could be overwhelmed again, watchdog says

Chief inspector of immigration says there is ‘real danger’ that inhumane and dangerous conditions will return at Kent facility

Suella Braverman is facing the “real danger” that conditions for asylum seekers held at Manston processing facility will once again become inhumane and dangerous, the immigration watchdog has found.

David Neal, the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, said the Kent asylum centre that became overcrowded and disease-ridden last year could again become overwhelmed because ministers and officials in the Home Office are unable to say where they plan to house at least 55,000 arrivals by small boats this year.