Sir Keir Starmer's Promise
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."
Rising Homelessness Among Military Veterans
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.
Addressing the Issue
In his keynote speech at Labour conference in Liverpool, the PM blasted the scourge of homelessness among former servicemen and women, calling it an "injustice hiding in plain sight on our streets." Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of providing a safe place to sleep for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
Call to Action
Trending In The News 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.
