City chiefs to help asylum seekers set to be evicted

Council chiefs in Glasgow said they will establish a task force to help asylum seekers facing eviction as hundreds gathered in the city in a show of support.

Home Office contractor Serco has said it will evict up to 300 asylum seekers in the city who have been refused refugee status.

The public services group issued six of those affected with a notice that their locks will be changed within seven days on Monday.

Glasgow City Council said it was establishing a task force to respond to the “emerging humanitarian crisis” and has written to Home Secretary Sajid Javid urging him to instruct Serco to pause its plans.

Up to 500 people gathered in the city centre last night to protest against Serco’s move.