The families being unlawfully housed in single rooms by Croydon council

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One reason families are losing homes is landlords being forced to sell. The government promised to ban so-called no fault evictions, yet they’re happening at a growing rate.

Sky News spoke to the mother of a homeless teenager who tried to take his own life - she said he told her "mummy, I just can't deal with it anymore".

Mary, not her real name, showed Sky News her unanswered emails to the council notifying them of her son's overdose and subsequent hospital stay.

Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK

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