A homelessness charity hit by crippling cuts has taken its plight to the House of Commons. It comes as details have emerged of the first death of a rough sleeper on Nottingham's streets for many years. Homelessness charity Framework – which has seen cuts of up to 44 per cent in some areas – had previously warned there could be deaths as a result. Yesterday they joined forces with MPs from all parties to lobby the Government at a reception held to celebrate the charity's 10th anniversary. Andrew Redfern, the charity's chief executive, said the funding cuts would "turn back the clock" for homeless support and added that there were already six times more people sleeping on the streets of Nottingham than there were this time last year. He said: "The results of such short-sightedness, combined with the prevailing economic climate have created a perfect storm. More people are becoming homeless at a time when our ability to help them is under increasing strain." Read more on the Evening Post website.
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