Record high of nearly 12,000 people sleeping on the streets of London due to cost-of-living crisis and shortage of affordable rental properties. Calls for government to address the issue with affordable housing and properly-funded services.
Key Points
Record high of nearly 12,000 people sleeping rough in London
Calls for government to provide genuinely affordable and secure homes
Demand for services for the homeless increasing
Charities advocating for government commitment to build social rent homes
Pros
Highlighting the urgent need for affordable housing solutions
Raising awareness about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on homelessness
Cons
Record high number of people sleeping rough is a negative reflection on society
Shortage of affordable rental properties exacerbating the issue