Huge rise in rough sleepers across England

"We cannot stop earthquakes, we cannot prevent droughts, and we cannot prevent all conflict, but when we know where the hungry, the homeless and the sick exist, then we can help." - Jan Schakowsky   View this email in your browser Politics.co.uk has regularly reported on the growing problem of rough sleeping but the extent of the crisis, which has been revealed by statistics released today, has shocked even those who are working on the ground with homeless people. Our first piece today reports that the number of rough sleepers in England has now doubled since David Cameron became prime minister in 2010 and has soared by 30% in the last year alone. Elsewhere, we have a piece which suggests it's time to end child imprisonment. With self-harming, assaults and intimidation wide spread in young offenders institutions, the director of children's charity Article 39 argues that an alternative must now be found. Latest Articles     David Cameron must take responsibility for the surge in rough sleepers   On Feb 25, 2016 11:41 am Rough sleeping soared by 30% in the last year alone Read more... »       It's time to end the scandal of child imprisonment   On Feb 25, 2016 09:52 am We need to find alternatives to child prisons Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Britain is a great trading nation   On Feb 24, 2016 02:46 pm Britain is on the cusp of a new industrial age. The pace of technological evolution is quickening - manufacturers must be more innovative than ever. Read more... » A strong vision for infrastructure - ICE Wales   On Feb 17, 2016 02:27 pm ICE Wales set-out recommendations to help secure a prosperous, thriving Wales for generations to come. Read more... »     Opinion Formers press releases     Alcohol sports sponsorship linked to risky drinking A study released today finds an association between alcohol sponsorship of sport and risky drinking amongst schoolchildren and adult athletes. Read more... »   Tax body welcomes new Executive Chair of HMRC The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has welcomed the appointment of Edward Troup as Executive Chair of HMRC. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences