Tory MP vows to ‘fight on’ against Dorset asylum barge as vessel is towed towards UK

Vessel is due to arrive in Cornwall for refurbishment on Saturday

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A Conservative MP has vowed to “fight on” against the use of a barge to house 500 asylum seekers in Dorset, as it is towed to the UK.

The Bibby Stockholm is due to arrive in Cornwall later this week, and will be refitted and undergo checks before being moved to Portland Port.

The Independent understands that asylum seekers are not expected to be moved on board until late June or July, as the Home Office continues a divisive campaign to transfer asylum seekers out of hotels into ships and military bases.