Wethersfield Airfield, once a RAF base, now hosts 800 asylum seekers in a surprisingly well-equipped facility complete with gyms, sports halls, football pitches, snack bars, and even minibuses for daily trips into town. Residents get three meals a day, mobile phones, and a £9 weekly allowance — all free to them, though costing taxpayers billions over the next decade. While some ask for a swimming pool, others are out exploring, and new arrivals are briefed on British social norms. Medical and mental health services are on-site, and most stay around 80 days before being relocated. The article ends by questioning what happens to those whose claims fail — and whether this site might one day house veterans instead.
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