Crucial context on the use of homeless accommodation hundreds of miles away from council areas; indicating a clear strategy:

Secure accommodation at a distance;

Offer it to families & households needing accommodation;

When they (not unreasonably) refuse as it will wrench them out of important & supportive family & social networks (and schools for children), declare they have made themselves 'intentionally homeless' & wash your hands of them.

#homeless #housing

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/15/labour-enfield-homeless-council-housing