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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Jastine Beatrice Yap

Proposal to Prioritize UK Citizens for Social Housing Raises Concerns of Increased Homelessness

Organisations working with vulnerable populations have expressed concern that prioritising citizens could lead to increased discrimination and marginalisation. (Credit: AFP News)

Rishi Sunak has been cautioned that the government's contemplation of granting higher priority for social housing to UK families might lead to an increase in homelessness.

In a joint letter addressed to the prime minister, groups representing councils, housing professionals, and charities stressed the universal right to secure housing, irrespective of one's origin.

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