The figures show surging demand for homelessness support is outstripping supply.

"Selective use of official information without appropriate context can damage public trust...'

"What's been going on is calculated neglect and a lack of political will to invest in children's education."

The reporter asks: "Is it Mr Green today... or Grant Shapps?"

"Urgent reform is needed to police vetting, recruitment, misconduct and complaints systems."

One social media user described the plans as an 'utter pile of nonsense'.

"This is what a collapsing NHS looks like," he said.

"I can’t think of anyone better to be in charge of nuclear weapons and national security than Grant Shapps, who flogged a get-rich-quick scheme under a false name while still an MP," one Twitter user said.

'It's fair to say that this video might just get you fuming'.