At least 70 properties turned into homes for illegal migrants in Margaret Thatcher's birthplace

Some 70 properties have been turned into homes destined for illegal migrants in Margaret Thatcher's birthplace.Locals in Grantham, Lincolnshire, have blasted "greedy landlords" for buying up properties to turn into notorious HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) to fit Government plans to move asylum seekers out of hotels and into Britain's streets.Paul Stokes, the deputy leader of South Keveston District Council, said councillors were told to expect 300 asylum seekers in the area.But that number had already been surpassed, with most of the migrants in Grantham, he said. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Home Office contractor Serco has bought up a number of properties within the town.South Keveston District Council has now been granted...

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