Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner characterized the £2.7 million funding as "immediate action" necessary to safeguard rough sleepers and prevent winter fatalities.
A spokesperson from the MHCLG indicated that fund distribution was carefully based on need, highlighting the urgency of protecting individuals who sleep rough.
Current statistics reveal a sharp 18% rise in London's rough sleeping population, with officials documenting 4,780 individuals on the streets this summer.
Gareth, a homeless ex-guard, describes the harsh realities of street life, stating, "If you're not a junkie... they won’t help you."
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