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Can Andy Burnham end rough sleeping? – podcast

The Guardian Politics Tuesday 28 July 2026, 02:00 UTC By Presented by Helen Pidd with Jessica Murray; produced by Guy Szafman, Casey Magloire and Ross Burns; executive producer Sami Kent 1 min read
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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.

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 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.

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