Craig David Advocates for 90,000 Social Homes in Emotional Return

Craig David has returned to his childhood council home on the Holyrood Estate in Southampton to advocate for increased investment in social housing, as part of a campaign with the charity Shelter. Reflecting on his upbringing, David emphasized the crucial role stable social housing played in his personal development and musical career, describing it as a foundation that provided security, support, and a strong sense of community. In a film created for Shelter, he met with the current residents of his former home and highlighted the contrast between his positive experiences and the instability faced by many children today due to a lack of affordable, secure housing. David expressed heartbreak that so many children now grow up without the same opportunities, urging the government to invest in building 90,000 social homes annually over the next decade. Shelter echoed his call, stressing that every child deserves the security and stability that social housing can provide. The campaign aims to address the growing crisis of families living in temporary and unstable accommodations.