On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
We see 160,000 children in temporary accommodation and the cost of that on local authorities is significant as well as the impact on children's life chances.
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Angela Rayner
Labour Party
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bbc.comWe see 160,000 children in temporary accommodation and the cost of that on local authorities is significant as well as the impact on children's life chances.
Angela Rayner emphasizes the urgent need to address child homelessness and its effects.
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