Asylum seekers would have right to work - Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader says his party would give asylum seekers permission to work while they wait for their claims to be processed.

In an interview with BBC South East, Sir Ed Davey said they "could be contributing to their local economy", rather than costing the taxpayers money.

Sir Ed was speaking ahead of the Liberal Democrat conference which begins in Bournemouth on Saturday.

He also said the government should move asylum seekers out of hotels.