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A core issue fueling discontent is the UK's longstanding housing crisis. While significant government resources are allocated to house illegal migrants—sometimes in luxury hotels equipped with amenities like four-poster beds, buffet breakfasts, and football matches—many native families face housing shortages and soaring living costs.
An undercover investigation revealed that approximately 32,000 asylum seekers are being accommodated in over 200 hotels across the country. Meanwhile, the number of illegal migrants is reportedly higher, with figures around 36,000. This situation has sparked protests at several hotels, especially in affluent areas like Canary Warf, where local residents feel ignored and marginalized.