Cold weather isn’t the reason for homeless people dying
on Britain’s streets: it’s a “toxic combination” of policies and political
priorities that is killing them, argues the charity responsible for recording
the tragedies. At least five people sleeping rough are believed to have died in
the last few weeks as the UK was hit by sub-zero temperatures, with local media
reports suggesting the freezing conditions were the major factor. The Museum of
Homelessness (MoH) says the weather only heightens the problems caused by “a
decade of policies designed to punish the poorest in our society”. Read more on
the Huff Post website.
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Tom Allan
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*Glenisla, Angus:* Damage by squirrels is common; the mustelid less so.
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