Calum McGregor

An incredible 5,198 people signed our open letter – a huge show of support for the Regulate the Rogues campaign.

There is an immediate and effective way the UK Government could relieve the pressure on people on low incomes: increase housing benefit so it covers the true cost of rent.

A quarter of a million properties are sitting empty across England. Not repurposing them is a missed opportunity to tackle homelessness.

We have a clear message for politicians during this conference season: you have a chance to make history.

Despite being repealed in 2022, the Act is still in force – 1,000 days later. People sleeping rough can still be prosecuted and fined up to £1,000. That’s unjustifiable in 21st-century Britain.

We’re seeing progress towards ending homelessness. But to truly deliver this vision, we need to prevent homelessness before it starts.