Angela Rayner slams 'clapped-out' SNP over housing and urges them to get 'grip' of homelessness

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Angela Rayner has slammed the SNP over its record on housing and urged the Scottish Government to get a "grip" on homelessness.

The Deputy Prime Minister said it was "horrendous" that 242 people in Scotland died in homeless accommodation last year and said the Nationalists were "clapped-out and failing".She was responding to questions from West Dunbartonshire MP Douglas McAllister and Livingston MP Gregor Poynton in the House of Commons.McAllister said: "242 people died while homeless in Scotland last year.

These deaths are a travesty for our country and a damning symbol of Scottish Government failure."He continued: "Does the minister agree with me that as we head into winter, it is more urgent than ever that the SNP Scottish Government must finally take action, deliver a fair deal for councils, build more affordable social houses and offer every Scot a safe, secure home?"Rayner replied: "242 people dying is absolutely horrendous.

We're facing an acute housing crisis. While housing and homelessness is devolved, I encourage our Scottish counterparts to grip this issue."I completely agree that this is a damning example of the crisis in Scotland.