Now here’s a way our Tory and Lib Dem Government could save some money. They should close down the Campsfield Immigrant Detention centre, run by Mitie, at Kidlington.

In fact the Coalition Government wants to double the size of Campsfield to a 556 bed mega-centre.

Locking up asylum seekers, without proper judicial oversight, who have committed no crime is plainly unjust.

It is also unnecessary if people seeking asylum are dealt with speedily. Most people not allowed to stay here do not abscond and do return home.

Today’s letters

A Labour Government will tackle the exploitation of migrant workers and make sure all employers pay at least the minimum wage. I hope Labour will also speed up asylum applications and stop locking up foreign nationals who have committed no crime.

On Saturday, November 29, people of all parties opposed to this dreadful centre will be marching from Exeter Hall in Kidlington to Campsfield. I hope many of your readers will join us to oppose the unwarranted expansion to this unnecessary private prison.

Cllr John Tanner (Labour), City Councillor for Littlemore & County Councillor for Isis

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