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When asylum seekers arrive in the UK, they are typically housed in various types of accommodation while their claims are processed. This can include hotels, former military sites, or other temporary housing. The coaches blocked in Portsmouth were transporting asylum seekers to such accommodation, a common next step after arrival.
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