Southport MP statement on Pontins

Damien Moore, MP for Southport, said:

“I am deeply disappointed that no substantive response has yet been received from Sefton Council to
my letter on 6th February, in which I asked them to publicly rule-out allowing Pontins to be used as
asylum accommodation for 2,500 people.

"In response to my question in Parliament on the same day, the Minister for Immigration made
abundantly clear that it was Sefton Council who have the final sign-off on this matter, and that if
they were to reject the proposal it would not go ahead.

"Southport residents, especially those in Ainsdale village, deserve clarity on this matter. I once again
call on the Labour leadership of Sefton Council to confirm publicly today that they will not allow this
proposal to go ahead."