The audience at Question Time showed approval as a guest challenged GB News host Matt Goodwin on the topic of immigration. Goodwin, a political commentator on the network, suggested that asylum seekers often violate laws, but economist Faiza Shaheen disagreed, stating that migrants desire similar things to local residents. Shaheen emphasized that most of these families seek better opportunities for their children and come from countries like Iraq and Afghanistan, where historical factors have contributed to their plight.

During the show, which commenced with a discussion on asylum seekers, it was revealed that hundreds of asylum seekers will be relocated to military facilities in Scotland and Sussex to phase out the use of hotels. Shaheen supported this decision, highlighting that many asylum seekers are ordinary individuals seeking refuge from challenging circumstances to build a new life for their families.

Approximately 900 men are planned to be housed temporarily at the military sites, a departure from the costly hotel accommodations previously utilized. Goodwin, known for his strong stance on immigration, criticized the government’s expenditure on accommodating individuals who allegedly break laws and accused both Tory and Labour parties of incentivizing illegal entries that endanger the populace.

Before Shaheen challenged Goodwin, a member of the audience stressed the need for commentators to focus on issues concerning public services for British citizens, such as healthcare accessibility. This sentiment echoed previous discussions on Question Time, where concerns were raised about the allocation of resources and services for local communities.