When staying at home is not an option

About this episode

Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives. But what if you don't have a home to stay in? Greg Hurst on the government campaign to protect the homeless.

Guests:

Greg Hurst, Social Affairs Editor for The Times.

Rob in London, Richard Todd in Exeter and Theresa Frampton in Bristol.

Host: Manveen Rana

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