![]() ![]() Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today said the inquiry into the crimes of Lucy Letby should be "judge-led" so it has a "strong, independent voice". Sky News has asked the Home Office specifically about the claim it did not contact asylum seekers when some on board showed signs of suspected Legionnaires' disease, but we have yet to receive a response. ![]() The safety of those onboard remains the priority." "Further tests are being conducted and we intend to re-embark asylum seekers only when there is confirmation that the water system meets relevant safety standards. In response to the asylum seekers' letter, a Home Office spokesperson said: "We are following all protocol and advice from Dorset Council's Environmental Health team, UK Health Security Agency and Dorset NHS, who we continue to work closely with. ![]() The writer also claimed that one of the asylum seekers had attempted suicide, but added: "We acted promptly and prevented this unfortunate event." The author - who was speaking on behalf of the 39 asylum seekers originally on board - said a sense of "isolation and loneliness" had gripped those who were moved off the vessel following the discovery of Legionella bacteria earlier this month. In an open letter to the Home Office, seen by Sky News, one asylum seeker hit out at their treatment from the department, describing their move on to the barge as a "harsh tragedy". Asylum seekers who were housed on the Bibby Stockholm barge have claimed the Home Office did not contact them even when some on board showed signs of suspected Legionnaires' disease. ![]()
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