Social housing waiting lists rise in England

The number of people joining waiting lists for social housing rose last year, councils in England say.

More than 11,000 people joined the lists from July to September last year, 12% more than the previous quarter.

Richard Kemp, vice-chair of the Local Government Association, said there was "no long-term solution to this problem".

The government says it is working to find a solution to what it admits is a housing crisis.

Keith Doyle reports.

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