Row erupts as local councillor suggests homeless should be removed from streets of Windsor before Prince Harry's wedding

Row erupts as local councillor suggests homeless should be removed from streets of Windsor before Prince Harry's wedding

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The transcript discusses the issue of homelessness in Windsor, especially in light of the upcoming royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Simon Dudley, the leader of the Conservative council, made controversial comments on Twitter about addressing homelessness before the wedding, which sparked public debate. Residents of Windsor expressed their disagreement with Dudley's approach, emphasizing the need for compassion and support for the homeless. Murphy James, from the Windsor homeless project, highlighted the town's efforts to help the homeless. The Royal Family's long-standing support for homeless charities was also mentioned.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Simon Dudley's main concern regarding Windsor before the royal wedding?

The increase in tourist interest

The condition of the roads

The safety of residents

The epidemic of rough sleeping and vagrancy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the townspeople of Windsor feel about the idea of removing homeless people for the royal wedding?

They supported it

They were indifferent

They were unaware of it

They disagreed with it

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Murphy James and what is his role in Windsor?

A local business owner

A tourist guide

A council leader

A volunteer at the Windsor homeless project

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one true statement about Windsor according to Murphy James?

It is a compassionate town

It is an uncaring town

It is a town that supports vagrancy

It is a town with no homeless issues

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which member of the Royal family has shown support for homeless charities by sleeping rough for a night?

Prince Charles

Prince Harry

Queen Elizabeth

Prince William