New analysis from Northumberland Labour reveals the staggering rise in homelessness under the last Government. 655 families were assessed as homeless 5 years ago. However, following a devastating parliament for living standards – the worst in British history – that figure has risen to 1337, up by 104.1%

The figures come as the new Labour Government sets out to fix the foundations with an overhaul of the planning system that will help Britain build the homes we need – 1.5million across the parliament.

Publishing the analysis, Northumberland Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Member for Housing Cllr Anna Watson said,

“The Conservatives left Britain broke and broken, but Labour has a plan to fix the foundations and get this country back on its feet and thriving again.

“Over 14 years the Tories systematically failed to build the homes we need, and that has pushed up homelessness and the costs of housing. It is a disgrace that 1337 families in Northumberland haven’t got a home. That means disruption and worry for them, and higher costs for local council tax payers.

“Labour is taking action to get Britain building so local families can afford to live in decent homes in the areas they want to live in.”