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- The first asylum seekers have moved onto the Portland barge this morning
- A group of around 50 asylum seekers have been told they will be moving onto the Bibby Stockholm barge today
- It follows several delays and fierce opposition to the accommodation
- A Government minister told a radio show that there could be 500 asylum seekers on the Portland barge by the end of the week - although Downing Street have reportedly played down this claim
- Follow here for live updates
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