Government can’t wish away the homeless crisis this Christmas

Government has zero legitimacy in criticising the commentary around housing, until real improvement can be shown, writes Alison O’Connor

CHRISTMAS is coming, the goose is getting fat and, as the traditional seasonal song goes, you might put a penny in the old man’s hat.

Hang on a minute though. Get a hold of yourself. Don’t go getting all sentimental and mushy, worrying about the welfare of others, just because ‘tis the season of goodwill.