Idris Elba savages housing benefit cuts at Shelter fundraiser

A passionate Idris Elba has attacked the UK government cuts to housing benefits for 18-21-year-olds.

The 44-year-old Luther star hit out at the move which came into effect in April and stop out-of-work young adults from automatically receiving the benefits, as he threw his support behind housing and homelessness charity Shelter.

Idris Elba (Ian West/PA)

As he introduced the Tottenham-born musician, Idris said: “It’s 2017, there’s 850 people here tonight but there’s like at least 1,000 men and women on the streets tonight. That’s f*****y.”

He called on gig-goers to sign Shelter’s petition and told them they could effect change “brick by brick”.

He said: “We have one of the strongest currencies in the world, why do we have 60,000 women and single mothers homeless that’s f*****y, that’s bulls***.”

“The Government is trying to take away housing allowances from 18-21-year-olds … Seriously man. No one should be homeless it’s f****** bullshit.”

Well, there you have it, the great man has spoken on behalf 18-21 year olds. What are your opinions or thoughts on the matter? Share and like, if you too… are passionate as well!