Opinion

“Living on the streets as a lifestyle choice” Here is why I don’t think so, Suella.

By 2023-11-16T08:20:00

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As I write this, Suella Braverman has minutes ago been sacked from her job as Home Secretary. From her failed plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, to her latest criticism of the Met Police, news is moving fast. By the time this article is published there may be a new controversy to discuss. Like her replacement…

 But in the meantime, let’s look at her comment from Saturday 4th November that provoked outrage and whipped up a furious debate.

 “We cannot allow our streets to be taken over by rows of tents occupied by people, many of them from abroad, living on the streets as a lifestyle choice.” –Suella Braverman.

 It amazes me that anyone could think that living on the streets could be considered a lifestyle choice.

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