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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dominic McGrath

Chalk latest top Tory to distance himself from Braverman homelessness comments

PA Wire

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has become the latest senior Conservative to distance himself from the Home Secretary’s claim that rough sleeping is sometimes a “lifestyle choice”.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refused to repeat Suella Braverman’s remarks on Monday, as did Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho.

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