'If you cross the Channel illegally, you can't expect to stay in a four star hotel' - Minister says

Asylum seekers could start being housed on the Bibby Stockholm barge as soon as today - with the government announcing further measures to combat illegal migration. About 50 people are expected to be in the first group of migrants to board the vessel docked in Portland Port, Dorset, despite local opposition. Home Office Minister Sarah Dines has told Sky News she hopes the first migrants will start to board the barge “in the coming days.“ Politics latest: #homeoffice #bibbystockholm #skynews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: @skynews For more content go to and download our apps: Apple Android Sky News Daily podcast is available for free here: Sky News videos are now available in Spanish here/Los video de Sky News están disponibles en español aquí: To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: