Jardine responds to homeless being “sent out” of Edinburgh ahead of Taylor Swift concert

Responding to the news that a number of homeless people have been sent out of Edinburgh ahead of Taylor Swift performing in the city next weekend amid a shortage of hotel rooms and temporary accommodation, Scottish Liberal Democrat Christine Jardine, who is re-standing in Edinburgh West where Murrayfield Stadium is located, said:

“These reports are a shocking illustration of the extent of Scotland's housing crisis.

"Nobody facing homelessness should ever have to be removed from their community, let alone sent up to 100 miles away or over the border for a roof over their head.

"SNP ministers have axed a third from the housing budget and presided over record high levels of homelessness. The cost of living crisis, which Liz Truss compounded, has left people struggling to pay their rent and mortgages.

“People need governments which can guarantee them a safe and secure roof over their heads. That’s why Liberal Democrats would build more homes, re-establish social renting as a long-term option and bring thousands of long-term empty homes back into use.”