Plans to use RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire to house asylum seekers have been scrapped.
A spokesperson from the Home Office said the East Midlands site does not represent value for money.
The plans had been controversial with nearby residents protesting against the proposals.
The government has already spent £60 million on the site. The Home Office said that it would begin closing the site immediately with the aim of selling it off.
A view of RAF ScamptonPAMinister for border security and asylum Angela Eagle said: “Faster asylum processing, increased returns and tighter enforcement of immigration rules will reduce demand for accommodation like Scampton and save millions for the taxpayer as we drive forward work to clear the asylum backlog and strengthen our border security.
“We have also listened to community feedback and concerns about using this site for asylum accommodation.”
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