'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan
Summary
England’s prime minister, Andy Burnham, has announced a plan to offer housing to every person sleeping rough this winter. The plan includes emergency accommodation and health support as part of a £442 million package to help end rough sleeping by Christmas.Key Facts
- Every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation during the winter.
- The government will provide emergency housing and practical health support.
- This is part of a £442 million funding package, which includes £102 million in new money.
- The plan aims to build over 1,000 homes in the next three years for rough sleepers.
- Official data shows 4,793 people slept rough on a single night in autumn 2025, a 96% rise over five years.
- The previous government aimed to end rough sleeping by 2024 but did not meet that target.
- The initiative builds on the “Everyone In” scheme used during the COVID-19 pandemic which helped about 37,000 people.
- Homeless charities support the plan but critics say more details on funding and delivery are needed.
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