Andy Burnham calls on wider society to help end homelessness by Christmas
Summary
Andy Burnham, the prime minister, said government funding alone may not stop people sleeping rough by Christmas. He called for help from councils, charities, faith groups, and communities across the country to join a nationwide effort to reduce homelessness by the holidays.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham promised £442 million to address rough sleeping.
- He urged society beyond the government to work together to end homelessness by Christmas.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, similar efforts successfully offered shelter to rough sleepers.
- Burnham plans to host a summit this autumn with leaders from business, charities, health, and faith groups to find ways to end rough sleeping.
- He will donate 15% of his additional prime minister salary to homelessness causes.
- Homelessness has increased in Greater Manchester after support programs attracted more people to the area.
- Leaving people on the streets often costs more to public services due to health and police contacts.
- Burnham sees ending homelessness as a key policy for his government and a test of its success.
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