Exclusive: Fire Brigades Union outlines ‘serious fire and safety concerns’ over Bibby Stockholm

Suella Braverman’s stalled plan to house asylum seekers on a giant barge is facing a major legal hurdle after firefighters launched a judicial review claiming the vessel is a “potential deathtrap”.

The Guardian has seen a formal letter sent by the Fire Brigades Union to the home secretary this weekend that outlines “serious fire and operational safety concerns” over the 220-bedroom Bibby Stockholm, which is docked in Portland, Dorset.

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