Refugees face homeless crisis this Christmas
Thousands could be forced onto streets as councils struggle to source suitable accommodation
COUNCIL leaders warned yesterday that a “perfect storm” could see thousands of refugees sleeping on the streets this Christmas.
The Local Government Association (LGA) said town halls across England and Wales are facing high demand for temporary accommodation as the British government works to clear the backlog of older cases in the asylum system.
LGA chairman Shaun Davies said: “The run-up to Christmas could see tens of thousands of refugees having to sleep rough.
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