Labour will provide accommodation for 100,000 children in
homeless families, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has pledged. Speaking at
the annual Labour Party conference in Brighton, McDonnell said ongoing
austerity measures are hitting families hard. He said austerity is “not just a
word” for the 100,000 children in homeless families who live in bed and
breakfast or temporary accommodation. On behalf of this party I give those
children my solemn promise that when we return to government we will build you
all a decent and secure home in which to live,” he said. Figures published last week show that, as of the end of
June, 66,980 individuals or families were registered as having no home of their
own - an increase of 12 per cent from the same date last year.
A total of 99,080 children were among those living in
temporary accommodation. Read more on
the Children & Young People Now website.
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