Braintree

James Cleverly, the MP for Braintree which includes the base, called for the centre to shut and argued it was "better to use hotels than it is to use the large sites".

He said he had been living independently at his home in Silver End, near Braintree, up until his death.

The Braintree Hub in Essex contains groceries and everyday items which can be bought by its members at a discounted price.

Its sister hub in Witham has seen an increase in people travelling from Braintree to use its services due to the cost-of-living crisis.

As well as the Braintree and Witham hubs, there are 12 others in Essex and another two on the way, which are supported by Essex County Council.