LABOUR has urged the government to commit to a pledge ensuring that no-one will spend this winter on the streets as fears grow over the lack of available beds during the ongoing pandemic.

The party’s call came as temperatures plunge to zero or below during the night in many parts of England.

A third of homeless organisations and local authorities expect to see decreased capacity this winter, with HomelessLink charity research warning that around 6,500 rough sleepers may be turned away.