AN explorer who spent two months living on the streets has told how homeless beggars earn a staggering £200 a night. Ed Stafford, an adventurer and former British Army captain, said he also gained …
AN explorer who spent two months living on the streets has told how homeless beggars earn a staggering £200 a night.
"It was common in London for people to make £100 to £200 in an evening, which is more than the average person earns in work." He added: "I had assumed no one would want to be on the streets if they had a choice - but actually, some of the community prefer life on the streets living on one's wits, to one in temporary accommodation navigating the benefits system.
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