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Anna Dixon MP speaks up for local Shipley veterans

  • jamieparkinson2001
  • Jan 6
  • 1 min read

Anna Dixon MP has today stood up for the thousands of veterans in her constituency of Shipley, asking the government to tackle homelessness among armed forces personnel.


Speaking in the House of Commons, the Shipley MP said: "In Shipley constituency, there are over 3,000 veterans. I have enjoyed meeting local veterans recently, and I invite my hon. Friend to join me in thanking them for their service.


However, with the number of homeless veteran households in England reaching 2,270 in the year 2023-24, will the Minister assure me that veterans in Shipley constituency will receive the housing support they need?"


Al Carns, the Minister for Veterans, replied: "I join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to the veterans of Shipley. It is essential, especially over the Christmas period and the next three or four months, that anyone who needs a roof over their head has one.


"That is why Op Fortitude is really moving at pace: we have had just under 3,000 referrals, and over 800 veterans have been put into housing. I would say that if anyone has any veterans in their constituency, please get them to go on to gov.uk and look at the services available. There are plenty of services out there to get those individuals into housing as fast as possible."

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