Kemi Badenoch has appeared to suggest that asylum seekers should be housed in camps which could be policed, instead of in hotels.

The leader of the Conservatives has been speaking to communities about immigration in Epping, Essex, following multiple protests at a hotel in the town alleged to be housing asylum seekers.

During her visit, Ms Badenoch sat down with local residents at the Black Lion Pub to discuss their concerns - and appeared to propose housing migrants in "camps".

The leader of the opposition said: "Is it possible for us to set up camps and police that, rather than bringing all of this hassle into communities?

"As a party, we need to also hear from the community about what you think the solutions are. We don't have all the answers; it's important that we make sure that

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