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Bill McLoughlin

Oliver Dowden defends Suella Braverman after controversial rough sleeper comments

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden was forced to defend his Cabinet colleague following her controversial remarks regarding homeless people.

The Cabinet minister said Britain “cannot allow our streets to be taken over by rows of tents” occupied by people who she said were mainly from abroad and “living on the streets as a lifestyle choice”.

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