Left To Die – The Government’s Policy On Homelessness

Homeless Man Freezes To Death On Doorstep Of Empty Bungalow

A report by Chris Hunter of Kent Online highlights the ridiculous nature of the government’s approach to homelessness.

A 35 year old homeless man, Daniel Gauntlett, was found dead having frozen to death on the doorstep of an empty bungalow that was due to be bulldozed.

The report states:

Police had reportedly been called previously after he tried to break into the bungalow. And so Mr Gauntlett, had taken the fatal decision to abide by the law.

Derek Bailey, 80, who lives next door, said Mr Gauntlett had not appeared to be in ill health.

“They took him up to the hospital about a fortnight before when they’d found him and social workers got involved,” said Mr Bailey.

“It was just the bitter weather. I know a lot about cold weather because I was in the Canadian army. I’ve known it drop to minus 70 but the trouble with this country is the dampness.”

Over 50,000 people are homeless in the UK, and that number is increasing.

In July, figures released by SSentif showed the number of homeless people rose by 25% in the last three years.

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