HISTORICAL FACTS: Bibby fac - The Untold Story

The Guardian view on closing the Bibby Stockholm: a parable of failed asylum policy

Editorial: Labour has restored some decency and pragmatism to asylum policy. The next step is courage in changing the terms of debate

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

Final asylum seekers have now left the Bibby Stockholm

Most claims from 400 men on vessel moored in Portland, Dorset have been processed, with majority accepted

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

Bibby Stockholm changed to ‘ghost town’ as asylum seekers leave ship – resident

John, not his real name, said ‘everyone was happy’ that the barge accommodation was shutting down so other people will not have to experience it.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

‘A moment when politics doesn’t matter’: Portland responds to Bibby Stockholm death

Steady trickle of Dorset residents stop to leave a card or flowers and pay their respects

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Asylum seeker on board Bibby Stockholm dies

The first asylum seekers were brought back to the giant vessel, moored in Portland, Dorset, in October, some two months after it was evacuated.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Protesters gather as asylum seekers brought back to Bibby Stockholm barge

It has been more than two months since the vessel was evacuated following the discovery of Legionella bacteria in the water supply.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Firefighters demand meeting with Braverman over asylum barge safety fears

Fire Brigades Union questions large numbers kept on Bibby Stockholm and lack of exit points

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023

Rishi Sunak confirms delayed opening of Bibby Stockholm asylum barge amid safety checks

It comes after reports that the barge could be a ‘floating Grenfell’ due to fire safety concerns

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023