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Suella Braverman seeks to curb use of tents by homeless people - saying it is 'a lifestyle choice'
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The UK will follow the likes of San Francisco and Los Angeles in the US, where “weak policies have led to an explosion of crime, drug taking, and squalor”, if action is not taken, she added.
There are options for people who don’t want to be sleeping rough, and the government is working with local authorities to strengthen wraparound support including treatment for those with drug and alcohol addiction.
"Instead of focussing on the Westminster-made cost of living crisis, the home secretary is attempting to distract people from the incompetence her department has shown in tackling homelessness.
Labour MP Jess Phillips said: "My brother was a rough sleeper, unlike Suella Braverman he has dedicated his life in gratitude to the fact he still has it to the service and help of others.
Mrs Braverman’s plans to tackle homeless tents also came under fire from protesters gathered outside the Home Office on Saturday, amid wider concerns about her hard line approach to refugees.
Prince William is among those campaigning on the issue and has launched a project called Homewards, which aims to bring together organisations and people to find local solutions.
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