Anna Starbrink, the Liberal party’s Stockholm MP, emphasized on Facebook that the Tido Agreement merely initiates an investigation into a begging ban, not the implementation of one. She firmly stated her opposition by asserting, 'I stand by my previous statement and will not contribute to the introduction of a begging ban. People in need cannot be forbidden to ask for help.' This highlights the party’s commitment to social support and their resistance to restrictive policies.
Jan Jonsson, leader of the Liberal party on Stockholm city council, echoed Starbrink’s sentiments, calling her statement 'important and clear.' This signifies a unified front within the party’s leadership against the introduction of a begging ban. The factional divide within the party could be pivotal, especially as passing a ban hinges on the votes of just three of the party’s 16 MPs.
The government coalition's strategy, as noted, involves delaying any decision on a begging ban until after the inquiry reports next summer. The chair of the inquiry, Krister Thelin, has been tasked with examining various methods to limit begging and reviewing the effectiveness of the existing legal framework. This illustrates the coalition’s cautious approach to a divisive issue, balancing potential legislative changes while awaiting comprehensive insights from the inquiry.
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