Suella Bravermans Plan Sparks Tory Civil War Over Tents For Rough Sleepers
Moderate Conservatives accused the home secretary of 'ill thought out policies that divide".
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Moderate Conservatives accused the home secretary of 'ill thought out policies that divide".
Charities could be fined if they give the temporary shelters to the homeless.
The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has faced widespread criticism for her vow to crackdown on the use of tents by the homeless and her labeling of rough sleeping as a "lifestyle choice." Critics accuse her of disgraceful politics and blame-shifting. Charities and former MPs have condemned her proposal to fine charities providing tents to the homeless. Homelessness charity Shelter emphasizes that living on the streets is not a choice but a consequence of failed government policies.
THE council has shared its plan to help tackle homelessness.
Report finds long-term progress has not been made as figures show number of people sleeping rough in England has increased