A Cabinet minister has accused Reform UK of stoking tensions over asylum hotels as protests continue. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said 'whipping up anger' serves the political interests of Nigel Farage’s party.

Deputy Reform UK leader Richard Tice said it is 'ridiculous' to suggest the party supports anything other than lawful, peaceful protests. Four people were arrested including one for assaulting a police officer, after protests in Canary Wharf, London.

In Epping, where the use of the Bell Hotel has been at the centre of a legal battle between the local council and the Government, there were three arrests.

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It comes after groups of protestors and counter-protestors also

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