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Can Andy Burnham end rough sleeping? – podcast
UK NewsPoliticsJuly 28, 2026 at 3:00 AMNational

Can Andy Burnham end rough sleeping? – podcast

By Presented by Helen Pidd with Jessica Murray; produced by Guy Szafman, Casey Magloire and Ross Burns; executive producer Sami KentThe Guardian - UK News

In the wake of the new PM’s bold pledge, Helen Pidd heads to a village for homeless people in Greater Manchester, where the former mayor first promised to take actionAndy Burnham made a surprise first announcement as prime minister: a pledge to end rough sleeping.Today in Focus host Helen Pidd heads to Greater Manchester – where Burnham was mayor for nine years – to visit one of the many homelessness projects in the area. Continue reading...

In the wake of the new PM’s bold pledge, Helen Piddheads to a village for homeless people in Greater Manchester, where the former mayor first promised to take action

Andy Burnham made a surprise first announcement as prime minister: a pledge to end rough sleeping.

Today in Focus host Helen Pidd heads to Greater Manchester – where Burnham was mayor for nine years – to visit one of the many homelessness projects in the area.

Continue reading...