The state has failed miserably to protect adults, children, and families alike.

It’s wrong that adequate housing is denied to so many. It’s wrong that the basic needs of the population are not met. It’s wrong that schools are not doing enough to halt the mental health issues that are escalating throughout our educational institutions. 

Children who have lived in temporary accommodation for over a year are three times more likely to develop mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

Homeless suicides have risen by 30% as of 2020. The people homeless and living on the streets has risen by 32% in the last year. There has been 51% increase in homeless deaths with a high mortality rate of suicide.

 3.9 million children are estimated to be living in poverty within the UK which is equivalent to 8 in a classroom of 30.

The UK Independence Party is appalled by the lack of safety and support for those who are suffering during the housing crisis. 

The answer is simple, build more houses!

Give the population of the United Kingdom a chance of happiness, to live in suitable accommodation. have a place they can call home, enjoy the security that brings and remove the stress of not having a secure place to lay your head at night. This is a major cause of mental health problems.

Build more houses and we take a step forward to eliminate one of the biggest causes of stress leading to mental health problems…..homelessness.

The UK Independence Party will terminate the queue jumping of social housing lists by recent arrivals over those who have spent years on those lists.

Jordan Gaskell

UK Independence Party – Spokesman for Wellbeing and Mental Health