Rejected petition Make it law for councils to immediately house British nationals who are homeless

Make it law for councils to house British nationals regardless of gender or relationship status, including single men and women.

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For too long to many people down on there luck have suffered living on the streets in poor conditions due to not ticking a box on the council list for priority status. I can’t think of more of a priority than a British national who is sleeping rough on the streets with no chance of recovery. The law needs changing to help everyone regardless of sex or marriage/parental status.

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Local authorities are already required to prevent and relieve homelessness: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homelessness-code-of-guidance-for-local-authorities/overview-of-the-homelessness-legislation

We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:

Fund increased housing provision for homeless people: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/588351

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 1 September 2021
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