Scrapping of asylum seekers free bus plan will be ‘devastating’

People in the asylum system are unable to work under UK employment law.

Scrapping proposals to introduce free bus travel for asylum seekers will have a “devastating impact” on their mental health and wellbeing, according to those who support them.

The Scottish Government had set aside £2 million to pilot the scheme, but that has now been taken off the table.

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