Reasons for homelessness '˜complex' says Portsmouth MP

Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt recently visited Salvation Army at the Hope House Lifehouse, in Milton Road, to find out more about why people find themselves out on the streets.

Salvation Army Lifehouses work with their residents to rebuild the confidence and teach them life skills to equip them to move into a new, permanent home.

During the visit, Salvation Army staff also discussed the implications of potential UK government proposals to change the way facilities such as Hope House are funded with the MP.

Ms Mordaunt said: ‘I feel privileged to have been invited into Hope House by The Salvation Army, to have met the people who are living there and hear their stories.

‘From speaking to the residents, it confirmed my understanding of the many complex reasons why people can find themselves experiencing homelessness which are often very complicated and beyond the control of the individual.’

Service manager at Hope House Paula Martin said: ‘It was a pleasure to welcome Penny Mordaunt MP to Hope House and to introduce her to our staff and residents.

‘At Hope House we see the potential in everyone and we provide all our residents with the opportunities and encouragement they need to guide them on to the road towards reaching that potential.’