It has been a year since a national housing emergency was declared - and its long past time politicians started treating it like one.

In Scotland’s broken and biased housing system, 10,360 children are trapped in temporary accommodation. For them, "home" is a revolving door of uncertainty - no stability, no safety, no chance to thrive. This is a deepening national shame. It cannot continue.

In the last 12 months, homelessness has risen. Social housebuilding has fallen. Our study with YouGov found 2.3 million adults struggling with the condition, security, suitability, or affordability of their home, or facing discrimination when trying to find one. Behind these statistics are families living in fear. Children growing up without........

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