This week, Sir Keir Starmer appointed Alison McGovern MP as the new Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness.
Responding to the news, Emma Haddad, Chief Executive of St Mungo’s, said:
“We welcome the appointment of Alison McGovern MP as the new Minister for Local Government and Homelessness — a role that is vital at a time when homelessness is rising.
Every night spent on the streets is a tragedy. At St Mungo’s, we see the real impact of people being pushed into crisis by the lack of affordable housing and overstretched support services.
Now is the time for renewed focus and leadership in Government. Ending homelessness requires more than reactive measures – it needs a clear, coordinated strategy that prioritises prevention.
The forthcoming homelessness strategy will be key to bringing Government and the sector together under a shared action plan.
We are committed to working with the new Minister to help shape a system that prevents homelessness and ensures no one is left without a safe place to call home.”
