But people from London have been moved to towns and cities outside London, mainly those for whom the council has a statutory duty to find accommodation, ie families with young children and the elderly. There was a communication breakdown and people were genuinely worried. I can't say I blame them, because they already had reason not to trust the council. It is also true that those who find themselves accommodation, even if it's not suitable and temporary are then deemed to have made themselves intentionally homeless, if they then apply for social housing.