BRITISH war heroes living on the streets will be guaranteed a home, Sir Keir Starmer has pledged.
The PM promised to “repay” homeless veterans, declaring “homes will be there for heroes”.
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In his keynote speech at Labour conference in Liverpoolthe PM blasted the scourge of homelessness among former servicemen and women.
He said it was an “injustice hiding in plain sight on our streets”.
The PM went on: “In every town and city in this countrypeople who were prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, who put their lives on the line to protect us all, but who will not have a safe place to sleep tonight.
“We cannot stand by and let this happen anymore. And so today, I can announce that this Government will respect that service.
“We will repay those who served us. And house all veterans in housing need.
“Homes will be there for heroes.”
Homelessness among military veterans in England rose by 14 per cent in 2022- 2023.
Figures from the Department of Housing showed 2,110 households with someone who served in the armed forces were assessed as homeless – up from 1,850 the previous year.
The Sun launched a campaign to reduce veterans’ homelessness to as close to zero as possible back in 2019.
The No Homeless Veterans campaign called on local authorities, charities and advice agencies to identify former servicemen and women and signpost them to the best possible support.