Labour has pledged to try to greatly reduce the number of
people sleeping rough by doubling the number of homes reserved for those who
have been homeless, calling on the government to introduce this measure
immediately. The scheme, announced by the shadow housing minister, John Healey,
would see the charity-run Clearing House scheme to provide secure accommodation
for former rough sleepers expanded and set up in new locations. Currently the
charity St Mungo’s has 3,750 flats across London intended for people with a
history of rough sleeping, operating the scheme on behalf of the Greater London
Authority. Read more on Welfare Weekly.
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