We thank our APPG member @paulabarkermp.bsky.social, who also co-chairs the APPG for Ending Homelessness, for tabling this important debate. We are shocked at the revelation of children being forced to sleep rough and welcome the Minister's proactive response @allymcgovern.bsky.social

Yesterday, @drrosena.bsky.social raised a question at PMQs about the suitability of temporary accommodation and the impact on children's health and mortality. All children deserve to grow up in a safe and secure home, and temporary accommodation standards should be regulated.

We met with the Minister for Homelessness @allymcgovern.bsky.social at the APPG on Ending Homelessness to discuss the National Plan to End Homelessness. We will continue to work with the Government to action the Strategy's bold targets, such as eliminating the use of B&Bs for families and children.

"Temporary Accommodation should never result in permanent harm. And let this report be the moment we commit to ensuring it no longer does." "It's like torture" by @kbrickell.bsky.social & @rosalie-warnock.bsky.social The parliamentary launch of the report is available at youtu.be/LfE6BpG-NY0

NEW HOMELESSNESS DATA from MHCLG on the number of homeless children and households in Temporary Accommodation. July - September 2025: 175,990 children and 134,760 households.

The parliamentary launch of the report 'It's like torture' by @kbrickell.bsky.social & @rosalie-warnock.bsky.social was a great success. Lived experience is an essential part of driving the work of the APPG. We're grateful to the families and children who presented on Monday.