Tory Housing Bill will spark rise in homelessness, say local authorities

‘Homelessness will rise as a result of the Conservative Party’s Housing and Planning Bill as it will eat into supplies of both temporary and permanent housing, councils across England warned on Thursday.

The bill aims to subsidize and promote “starter homes” by selling them at a 20 percent discount, as well as introducing a “pay to stay” scheme, which will attempt to cut off subsidies for some council tenants.

However, councils in England believe the plan will force families out onto the street.’

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