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Split over soup runs
HOUSING chiefs are leading a London-wide assault on soup runs that campaigners fear will leave homeless people starving on the streets.
Westminster council wants other London councils to back its local authorities bill, giving council the power to restrict the popular homeless handout.
They argue giving homeless people free soup “damages health and life chances” and does not solve problems.
Luke Evans, policy officer for Housing Justice, a charity which oversees soup runs, said : “We fear that if Westminster is successful in their bid to restrict soup runs some of the most vulnerable people in society will literally be left to starve.”
The council believes the handouts draw a large number of people who “create public order issues, regularly requiring police assistance”.
Councillor Angela Harvey, cabinet member for housing, said: “Handing out free food only serves to keep people on the streets for longer, damaging their health and life chances.” |
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