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Edinburgh Homeless Relocated as Taylor Swift Concerts Strain Housing

City officials cite housing emergency as homeless people are moved to accommodate tourists for Swift's performances.

  • Shelter Scotland reports homeless individuals sent to other cities due to hotel shortages.
  • Edinburgh City Council denies removing people from existing temporary accommodations.
  • The housing crisis in Edinburgh has led to reliance on tourist accommodations for emergency housing.
  • Swift's concerts are expected to bring significant economic benefits but exacerbate accommodation issues.
  • Calls for a national housing emergency action plan have intensified.
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