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PM Burnham touts “Bed Every Night” but Manchester tents linger.

7/20/2026

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Mayor Andy Burnham says his role as Prime Minister gives him more leverage to address homelessness than as mayor.
His A Bed Every Night programme placed homeless people in Greater Manchester, with tents rising since the pandemic and official counts indicating only a modest drop in rough-sleeping.
Complex needs such as mental-health issues, addiction and recent refugee evictions keep tents visible near Manchester Town Hall despite the programme.

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Story summary

Mayor Andy Burnham says his role as Prime Minister gives him more leverage to address homelessness than as mayor.
His A Bed Every Night programme placed homeless people in Greater Manchester, with tents rising since the pandemic and official counts indicating only a modest drop in rough-sleeping.
Complex needs such as mental-health issues, addiction and recent refugee evictions keep tents visible near Manchester Town Hall despite the programme.