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Burnham Launches £340 Million Plan to End Rough Sleeping

7/20/2026

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham took office after kissing hands with King Charles and delivered his maiden speech.
He pledged a ten-year plan and said his first instruction would be to end rough sleeping.
Burnham announced £340 million to end rough sleeping, funding 1,200 homes and support for 3,000 people.
Kemi Badenoch urged spending cuts and new oil licences.
Zack Polanski called for rent controls, public water ownership and wealth taxes.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham took office after kissing hands with King Charles and delivered his maiden speech.
He pledged a ten-year plan and said his first instruction would be to end rough sleeping.
Burnham announced £340 million to end rough sleeping, funding 1,200 homes and support for 3,000 people.
Kemi Badenoch urged spending cuts and new oil licences.
Zack Polanski called for rent controls, public water ownership and wealth taxes.