Scottish Ministers have been blasted after the level of homelessness applications reached an all-time high
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“The fact there are now nearly 10,000 children living in temporary accommodation in Scotland should shame us all. They are being robbed of a childhood, when their homelessness could have been prevented. This is an injustice.” “It is a basic responsibility to ensure every person has a place to call home and most of us take for granted that we will be comfortable and secure with a roof over our heads.
Scottish politics Citizens Advice Scotland spokesperson Aoife Deery said: “This is the horrifying impact of the cost of living crisis and the housing emergency. There is a serious risk these figures are the tip of the iceberg, as people can’t keep up with essential spending.
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