Charities criticise Suella Braverman for claim homelessness is ‘lifestyle choice’

Crisis, St Mungo's and other groups write to home secretary to say blaming people for being on the streets increases their risk of harm

Homelessness charities have criticised the home secretary after she described sleeping rough as a lifestyle choice", sparking a widespread backlash.

Organisations including Crisis, Centrepoint, St Mungo's and Pathway responded to Suella Braverman's purported plans to crack down on the pitching of tents in urban areas, which she largely blamed on individuals from abroad".