Arguing that many on the streets see living in tents as a 'lifestyle choice', the Home Secretary proposed penalties for homeless people who authorities believe have rejected offers of help.
Suella Braverman yesterday rejected criticism of her plans to stop homeless people from pitching tents to sleep rough on the streets.
She was met with fierce resistance from homeless charities, who accused her of punishing those who are already suffering in poverty. The Home Secretary was met with fierce resistance from homeless charities, who accused her of punishing those who are already suffering in poverty Tory MP Sally Ann-Hart, vice-chairman of the all-party parliamentary group on homelessness, said: 'We should not be seeing people sleeping on our streets – this is completely unacceptable in a wealthy country like the UK. I would want to know the circumstances of these people – why are they not seeking the support they need?'
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