By ARTHUR PARASHAR, SENIOR REPORTER

Published: 16:31 GMT, 11 January 2026 | Updated: 16:58 GMT, 11 January 2026

Hundreds of protesters have once again descended on Crowborough as anger mounts over the Government's plan to house nearly 600 male migrants in a former army camp.

Around 540 male asylum seekers are set to move into the Sussex town's army barracks as part of a government plan to reduce the number of hotels it uses to house them.

This was the 11th Sunday since the plan was announced in October that furious residents gave marched in opposition to the idea.

Today, protesters were seen marching through the town waving Union Jack and St George's flags.

Those leading the march held banners which said: 'Crowborough says no.'

A young girl at the front of the march had her own poster which said: 'My safety matters.' 

Others described Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as a 'traitor' as protests show no sign of abating amid uncertainty over the plans. 

The Crowborough Shield residents' group has launched a legal challenge against the plans and an appeal fund has so far reached £90,000.

Hundreds of protesters have once again descended on Crowborough as anger mounts over the Government's plan to house nearly 600 male migrants in a former army camp

Campaigners and protesters march through Crowborough as they take part in a demonstration against government plans to house asylum seekers

Around 540 male asylum seekers are set to move into the Sussex town's army barracks (pictured)

The Home Office has apologised for its handling of its plans to use the Crowborough camp to house asylum seekers, but says it is determined to stamp out the use of hotels to house migrants

Campaigners fighting the plans this week revealed they have still not been given a timeline on when the migrants might start moving in.

Kim Bailey, Chair of Crowborough Shield, said Home Office lawyers have confirmed to them that no decision has been made.

The Home Office has apologised for its handling of its plans to use the Crowborough camp to house asylum seekers, but says it is determined to stamp out the use of hotels to house migrants.

A spokesman previously said: 'We are furious at the level of illegal migrants and asylum hotels,' a spokesperson said.

'This government will close every asylum hotel. Work is well underway, with more suitable sites being brought forward to ease pressure on communities and cut asylum costs.

'We are working closely with local authorities, property partners and across-government so that we can accelerate delivery.'