
David Mackintosh: Why I‘m supporting the Homelessness Reduction Bill
It‘s time to abolish the failed system of rejecting ‘non-priority‘ cases.
It‘s time to abolish the failed system of rejecting ‘non-priority‘ cases.
Far too many people are denied help because they are deemed to be insufficiently vulnerable.
Rather than building more hostels let’s ensure those currently in them have the chance to leave.
Doing so would change lives and save taxpayers’ money.
But why does the council retain ownership of empty buildings for so long?
This other Nordic country is doing a lot to tackle homelessness.
So said Grant Shapps, eight years ago. Conservatives shouldn’t forget it now.
There must be special measures and exemptions for the self-employed so not to harm the ‘self-employment miracle’.
Later today I will be joining with other MPs and with CEOs in a sleep out to raise money for DePaul UK. Do visit my fundraising page.