Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure after clashes involving 700 people erupted outside a migrant hotel in Falkirk, Scotland. The hotel, accommodating over 50 asylum seekers, became the focus of protests following the conviction of Afghan asylum seeker Sadeq Nikzad for the rape of a local teenager.

 

Police were forced to call in reinforcements as tensions boiled over between local residents and anti-racism groups, resulting in bottles and objects being hurled during the chaos. The conviction of Nikzad, who was sentenced in June for his crime, heightened community fears and sparked heated demonstrations.

 

Labour MP Euan Stainbank, representing Falkirk, called for the removal of migrants from the Cladhan Hotel, arguing that such accommodations are ineffective for both host communities and the residents. Senior Tory MSP Sharon Dowey echoed these concerns, demanding the government find alternative housing solutions for migrants, citing legitimate safety concerns for locals.

 

The Falkirk protest marks one of Scotland's most significant demonstrations against asylum hotels, similar to recent events in England, where tensions led local councils to seek legal measures to block further use of such accommodations for asylum seekers.

 

 

 

 

Scottish Conservative Community Safety spokeswoman Sharon Dowey pressed Labour to take immediate action, emphasising the necessity for robust responses to community concerns. Recent polling by Norstat indicates that 77% of Scottish voters wish to see immigration levels decrease or remain the same, reflecting a widespread national sentiment.

 

The protests, led by groups like Save Our Future and Our Kids’ Future, featured local residents voicing fears over safety. Darren, a local father, expressed concerns for children’s safety, claiming incidents of children being followed. Connor Graham, using a megaphone, pledged continued activism for safety and accountability, refusing to accept labels of extremism.

 

On the opposing side, Claire Love, participating in the counter-protestors with Stand Up to Racism, voiced fears over rising racism and xenophobia. MP Stainbank criticised past Conservative government policies, blaming them for breaking the asylum system and emphasising Labour's efforts to amend it.

 

Labour's decision to abandon the Tory-led plan to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda is part of a broader strategy to streamline the asylum process, which has reportedly significantly reduced the backlog. Stainbank reaffirmed the commitment to ending the use of asylum hotels, originally implemented by the previous government.

 

A Home Office spokesperson detailed ongoing efforts to close asylum hotels across the country, with a target to cease their use by the end of the parliamentary term. The spokesperson reiterated that since taking office, substantial progress has been made in reducing the number of open asylum hotels and deporting those with no legal right to remain.

 

The Falkirk events highlight the complex challenges of balancing immigration and asylum policies with community safety and integration. The ongoing debates and protests underline the urgency and sensitivity of finding sustainable solutions in the UK’s immigration crisis.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily Mail 2025-08-18

 

 

 

I bet not a one is AN member given the direction of the protest. Just UK shi+libs here. 

 

Go ScotsMEN

 

Trump bashers, Starmer doughboy lovers. 

Instead of the Government stopping boats from crossing the Channel, its getting worse?

 

"Thousands cross Channel in small boats since new migrant deal with France"

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgln6wzd585o

Good to see the Scots standing up for their rights. Let's hope we see more of these peaceful protests against community ruining immigration. 

 

It's a shame the Pro-Rape mob had to turn up and start violence but I guess the offer of a free taxi from the cops was too much to resist. 

At least Labour are legislating to stop the previous government's policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels, as the article makes clear.

19 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Good to see the Scots standing up for their rights. Let's hope we see more of these peaceful protests against community ruining immigration. 

 

It's a shame the Pro-Rape mob had to turn up and start violence but I guess the offer of a free taxi from the cops was too much to resist. 

‘Pro Rape Mob’

 

You’re losing touch with reality Jonny.

14 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

At least Labour are legislating to stop the previous government's policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels, as the article makes clear.

 

The problem is not where they are housed. 

3 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

The problem is not where they are housed. 

Oh:

 

“Labour MP Euan Stainbank, representing Falkirk, called for the removal of migrants from the Cladhan Hotel, arguing that such accommodations are ineffective for both host communities and the residents. Senior Tory MSP Sharon Dowey echoed these concerns, demanding the government find alternative housing solutions for migrants, citing legitimate safety concerns for locals.”

12 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Oh:

 

“Labour MP Euan Stainbank, representing Falkirk, called for the removal of migrants from the Cladhan Hotel, arguing that such accommodations are ineffective for both host communities and the residents. Senior Tory MSP Sharon Dowey echoed these concerns, demanding the government find alternative housing solutions for migrants, citing legitimate safety concerns for locals.”

 

You think the community wants them in the house next door instead?

 

Read the room. 

7 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

You think the community wants them in the house next door instead?

 

Read the room. 

Given there was also a counter protest I’ll not make assumptions on what the ‘community want’.

 

 

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Given there was also a counter protest I’ll not make assumptions on what the ‘community want’.

 

 

 

 

Bu11sh!t.

 

Not one of those counter protestors would take in a migrant.

 

Stay in denial but these communities have had enough and the 'man in the street' is now prepared to come out and protest. 

4 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Bu11sh!t.

 

Not one of those counter protestors would take in a migrant.

 

Stay in denial but these communities have had enough and the 'man in the street' is now prepared to come out and protest. 

Where’s the denial in observing there was a counter protest and therefore differing points of view in the community?

 

 

10 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Given there was also a counter protest I’ll not make assumptions on what the ‘community want’.

 

 

 

Rent-a-mob no doubt given a free lift in by the Police and then back to the train station afterwards, same as Epping.

 

Professional, matching, pre-printed signs handed out on the way. 

These protests have been coming for a long time

The public have had enough of Labour and their promises to stop the boats and illegal asylum seekers 

It's only going to get worse 🙃 

5 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Rent-a-mob no doubt given a free lift in by the Police and then back to the train station afterwards, same as Epping.

 

Professional, matching, pre-printed signs handed out on the way. 

Well there you go again with the baseless claims that of late pepper your posts.

 

And so soon after having taken it upon you to speak for the local community.

4 minutes ago, shackleton said:

These protests have been coming for a long time

The public have had enough of Labour and their promises to stop the boats and illegal asylum seekers 

It's only going to get worse 🙃 

Labour never promised to ‘stop the boats’.

 

That was a failed policy of the previous Government.

 

Failed asylum seekers are being deported.

22 hours ago, CharlieH said:

 

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure after clashes involving 700 people erupted outside a migrant hotel in Falkirk, Scotland. The hotel, accommodating over 50 asylum seekers, became the focus of protests following the conviction of Afghan asylum seeker Sadeq Nikzad for the rape of a local teenager.

 

Police were forced to call in reinforcements as tensions boiled over between local residents and anti-racism groups, resulting in bottles and objects being hurled during the chaos. The conviction of Nikzad, who was sentenced in June for his crime, heightened community fears and sparked heated demonstrations.

 

Labour MP Euan Stainbank, representing Falkirk, called for the removal of migrants from the Cladhan Hotel, arguing that such accommodations are ineffective for both host communities and the residents. Senior Tory MSP Sharon Dowey echoed these concerns, demanding the government find alternative housing solutions for migrants, citing legitimate safety concerns for locals.

 

The Falkirk protest marks one of Scotland's most significant demonstrations against asylum hotels, similar to recent events in England, where tensions led local councils to seek legal measures to block further use of such accommodations for asylum seekers.

 

 

 

 

Scottish Conservative Community Safety spokeswoman Sharon Dowey pressed Labour to take immediate action, emphasising the necessity for robust responses to community concerns. Recent polling by Norstat indicates that 77% of Scottish voters wish to see immigration levels decrease or remain the same, reflecting a widespread national sentiment.

 

The protests, led by groups like Save Our Future and Our Kids’ Future, featured local residents voicing fears over safety. Darren, a local father, expressed concerns for children’s safety, claiming incidents of children being followed. Connor Graham, using a megaphone, pledged continued activism for safety and accountability, refusing to accept labels of extremism.

 

On the opposing side, Claire Love, participating in the counter-protestors with Stand Up to Racism, voiced fears over rising racism and xenophobia. MP Stainbank criticised past Conservative government policies, blaming them for breaking the asylum system and emphasising Labour's efforts to amend it.

 

Labour's decision to abandon the Tory-led plan to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda is part of a broader strategy to streamline the asylum process, which has reportedly significantly reduced the backlog. Stainbank reaffirmed the commitment to ending the use of asylum hotels, originally implemented by the previous government.

 

A Home Office spokesperson detailed ongoing efforts to close asylum hotels across the country, with a target to cease their use by the end of the parliamentary term. The spokesperson reiterated that since taking office, substantial progress has been made in reducing the number of open asylum hotels and deporting those with no legal right to remain.

 

The Falkirk events highlight the complex challenges of balancing immigration and asylum policies with community safety and integration. The ongoing debates and protests underline the urgency and sensitivity of finding sustainable solutions in the UK’s immigration crisis.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily Mail 2025-08-18

 

 

 

What? and not even one Palestinian flag in sight, not even a measly 'Death to the IDF' placard?

43 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Where’s the denial in observing there was a counter protest and therefore differing points of view in the community?

 

 

 

 

You weren't offering anything.

 

 

You were trolling as usual.

11 minutes ago, ezzra said:

What? and not even one Palestinian flag in sight, not even a measly 'Death to the IDF' placard?

Not getting the affirmation of your needs addressed?

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

 

The problem is not where they are housed. 

There is only one place they need to be housed, that's their mud hut back in islamland...no pedos welcome!!!  How many have been convicted of rape and sexual assaults on children in the past few months..almost 50 now...that's one a day..

9 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

You weren't offering anything.

 

 

You were trolling as usual.

Well clearly I was offering an opinion about the topic of discussion.

 

 

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

 

The problem is not where they are housed. 

Absolutely agree. The problem is mass emigration from areas at war, in violence, where the population does not feel safe and/or ... cannot secure food, clothing, shelter. The vast majority of humanity would prefer to stay in their home area. There they are familiar with language, customs ... tied to long family history. Too tough to address the real problem so we end up arguing about, reacting to the results of the causes.

30 minutes ago, Wrwest said:

Absolutely agree. The problem is mass emigration from areas at war, in violence, where the population does not feel safe and/or ... cannot secure food, clothing, shelter. The vast majority of humanity would prefer to stay in their home area. There they are familiar with language, customs ... tied to long family history. Too tough to address the real problem so we end up arguing about, reacting to the results of the causes.

 

Most of them are coming over in boats from France. They already found safety. 

 

The benefits are better in Britain.

2 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

At least Labour are legislating to stop the previous government's policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels, as the article makes clear.

 

As they are arriving at a rate of 2000 a week. Where is Labour going to house them ? In the 1.5 million homes that will not be built ?
 

Labours problem, is because it has a lawyer as the PM, and think they can legislate everything away.

 

It takes action, not legislation.

 

You are aware, that one of the PM's nicknames is " Never here Keir "

 

He is never here, because he doesn't have a clue what to do, how to fix anything, and it is all going breasticles up.

 

Just like 

 

the number of Demonstrations across the Country are going up

 

Inflation is going up

 

Unemployment is going ip

 

National debt is going ip

 

The cost of servicing that debt is going up

 

Numbers of illegals are going up

 

The cost of those illegals is going up.

 

The list goes on.

 

Only Dianne Abbott and classmates, think these UPs is the UK moving in the right direction.

19 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Most of them are coming over in boats from France. They already found safety. 

 

The benefits are better in Britain.

 

Funny you should say that

 

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Where’s the denial in observing there was a counter protest and therefore differing points of view in the community?

Counter protesters ......... not part of the community but leftie trouble makers bussed in by the police.

9 minutes ago, The Cyclist said:

 

As they are arriving at a rate of 2000 a week. Where is Labour going to house them ? In the 1.5 million homes that will not be built ?
 

Labours problem, is because it has a lawyer as the PM, and think they can legislate everything away.

 

It takes action, not legislation.

 

You are aware, that one of the PM's nicknames is " Never here Keir "

 

He is never here, because he doesn't have a clue what to do, how to fix anything, and it is all going breasticles up.

 

Just like 

 

the number of Demonstrations across the Country are going up

 

Inflation is going up

 

Unemployment is going ip

 

National debt is going ip

 

The cost of servicing that debt is going up

 

Numbers of illegals are going up

 

The cost of those illegals is going up.

 

The list goes on.

 

Only Dianne Abbott and classmates, think these UPs is the UK moving in the right direction.

14 years of slogans masquerading as action failed, but did act as cover while the national coffers were emptied into the pockets of Tory chums.

‘Stop the Boats’ !

 

And you fell for it.

 

1 minute ago, BritManToo said:

Counter protesters ......... not part of the community but leftie trouble makers bussed in by the police.

Do you have evidence to back that up, or is it another nonsense claim?

 

I’m betting in the latter.

8 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Do you have evidence to back that up, or is it another nonsense claim?

 

I’m betting in the latter.

Where's your evidence they were part of the community?

I'm betting you made that up!

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

14 years of slogans masquerading as action failed, but did act as cover while the national coffers were emptied into the pockets of Tory chums.

‘Stop the Boats’ !

 

And you fell for it.

 

 

Why the deflection ? Because you have nothing.

 

The topic isn't about the Tories.

 

On 8/17/2025 at 11:57 AM, CharlieH said:

Labour MP Euan Stainbank, representing Falkirk, called for the removal of migrants from the Cladhan Hotel,

 

The Labour MP for Falkirk, makes the Topic fair game for Labour in general.

 

Although, I hope he is a better man than the last Labour MP for Falkirk, Eric Joyce ( Convicted Kiddy Fiddler )