On Tuesday 30 June, Stephen attended the launch of Crisis’ campaign launch ‘Home For All’, which is calling on the Government to ensure no-one is left without a safe & secure home as COVID-19 emergency measures ease.
The event heard from APPG for Homelessness Chair Bob Blackman MP, Crisis CEO Jon Sparkes, frontline organisations and those with lived experience of homelessness.
Speakers highlighted the current watershed moment for the Government’s aim to end rough sleeping. More broadly, they urged the suspension of the No Recourse to Public Funds restriction, and the need to build more social homes.
Stephen commented afterwards: ‘I was delighted to join the Crisis launch. We saw a remarkable effort from local authorities at the start of the coronavirus crisis to house rough sleepers. Now we are at a critical juncture. The Government has announced it wants to end homelessness. I support Crisis’ call for the Government to bring forward emergency legislation to ensure everyone a safe and secure home in this pandemic. The government should invest in social rented homes, and suspend the No Recourse to Public Funds restriction – which forces people into destitution and homelessness.’