Labour has been accused of offering "another example of the Government putting illegal migrants before British people" after plans for a new landlord scheme were revealed.
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The Home Office has launched a recruitment drive for landlords to house asylum seekers following a surge in Channel migrant crossings.
Serco, one of three private contractors working for the Home Office, is offering landlords five-year guaranteed full rent deals at the taxpayer's expense.
A website page with the heading "Calling all landlords" tells prospective clients: "We are confident that our lease provision offers an attractive and competitive proposition within the industry."
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