How anti-migrant influencers are hijacking the debate over one town’s asylum hotel The Cresta Court hotel near Manchester is used to hen parties and travelling businesspeople - now it’s attracted anti-migrant activists to its doors.
The hotel, which opened for asylum seekers at the end of October last year, has been the subject of intense debate in the local area, as well as a petition against its use brought by Conservative councillors.
“Welcome back to Altrincham,” the video begins, as the woman holding the phone scans the courtyard in front of the Cresta Court hotel near Manchester.
Of late it’s attracted a different kind to its doors: anti-migrant activists, who are coming to the Cresta Court because of the asylum seekers now housed inside.
Far-right party Britain First has made a number of visits since the hotel opened, with co-leader Ashlea Simon filming a confrontation with security staff.
