31 July 2024

The Big Issue quoted Glass Door CEO Jo Carter in an article on the latest Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) report, which showed a 29% increase in people seen sleeping rough in London.

From the article:

“The latest Chain report should be a clear sign that action is needed. Far too many people continue to be left without a safe and secure home, and this issue will not get better on its own,” said Carter.

“We are encouraged by the new government’s Renters’ Rights Bill proposed in the King’s Speech. Our message to the government is this: show that you are serious about tackling homelessness. Push the bill forward as a top priority, ban no-fault evictions and limit rent increases without any delays or loopholes.

“It’s in your power to give tenants more security in their homes and slow down the flow of people from the private rented sector into homelessness.”

You can read the full article here: https://www.bigissue.com/news/housing/rough-sleeping-london-chain/