Burnham pledges to get thousands of rough sleepers off streets for Christmas – UK politics live
Summary
Andy Burnham, the UK Prime Minister, has promised a new national campaign with £442 million funding to bring thousands of homeless people off the streets by Christmas. He aims to end rough sleeping in the country, building on efforts made during the Covid-19 pandemic when homeless people were sheltered to keep them safe.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham announced a £442 million campaign to house all rough sleepers by Christmas.
- He wants to end rough sleeping, not just reduce or manage it.
- During the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK successfully sheltered many homeless people, which inspires this effort.
- Homelessness campaigners support the initiative but say long-term solutions are needed.
- Burnham also confirmed a new bus service partnership in the West Midlands to save jobs.
- He addressed a recent text messaging incident involving someone impersonating a White House staffer and said there was no important information exchanged.
- Plans are underway to review prison early release rules to improve public safety.
- A green energy donor urged Burnham to allow more oil and gas drilling under price controls to reduce energy costs.
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