Some Leeds residents are "angry" over plans to house Afghan refugees in a hotel close to their homes - with fears it will devalue their "£1.5m" properties.
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The Wetherby man says he has also heard reports that the asylum seekers will be provided free English lessons and mental health counselling. 'Underhanded' David Bowen, 59, who lives on the same estate, has called the Home Office's actions "underhanded" since there had been no public consultation with the nearby residents.
He predicted there would be an "enormous division" over this "polarising" situation in the community and that a hotel wasn't "entirely sure" a hotel was a good environment for children.
Replace 'Leeds residents' with 'Wetherby racists' and the headline would be more accurate