Sadiq Khan Commits to Ending Rough Sleeping in London by 2030

London Mayor Sadiq Khan pledges significant investment and policy changes to eradicate rough sleeping, aiming to address homelessness exacerbated by economic challenges.

• Sadiq Khan, if re-elected, plans to end rough sleeping in London by 2030 through a £10 million investment in Ending Homelessness Hubs.
• Khan criticizes government policies for the rise in homelessness, noting a doubling of rough sleepers since 2010.
• The mayor's strategy includes working with councils and charities, and expanding support services to prevent rough sleeping.
• Khan's re-election campaign emphasizes the need for a Labour government to achieve these homelessness goals.
• Critics, including Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall, argue that Khan's previous housing policies failed to significantly address homelessness.

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