Downing Street Responds to ‘Floating Grenfell’ Reports Over Illegal Immigrant Barge

The fire safety reports were made as the Home Office prepares to send the first group of illegal immigrants to the Bobby Stockholm vessel in Dorset

Tug boat Mercia pulls the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge into Portland in Dorset, on July 18, 2023. Ben Birchall/PA Media

Downing Street has responded to reports that a barge set to house illegal immigrants from this week has yet to be approved by fire services.

On Monday, The Times of London reported serious fire safety concerns surrounding the Bibby Stockholm facility in Portland, Dorset.