Keir Starmer has called for the government to extend the ban on evictions to prevent a homelessness crisis. It comes after the Government's rough sleeping adviser unexpectedly stepped down last night.
Dame Louise Casey, who was appointed to lead the rough sleeping taskforce in May, told housing groups on Wednesday she will be stepping back from the role.
With the ban on evictions due to end next week, potentially putting hundreds of thousands of renters at risk of losing their homes, ministers have been warned against a "leadership vacuum".
Housing charity Shelter fears nearly a quarter of a million people are at risk of being kicked out of their homes because of Covid-19’s economic impact.
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