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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Dan Haygarth

Andy Burnham promised to end rough sleeping - but these numbers show he failed in Manchester

Andy Burnham vowed in his first speech as prime minister that his government would “end rough sleeping” across the country, saying it would be his “first instruction”.

In further details set out by No 10, £340m funding was announced to go towards acquiring suitable homes, identifying those most in need and starting to provide housing and support “without delay”.

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