The real problem behind Britain's homelessness & why Burnham won't fix it
Andy Burnham has laid out some of his top policy agendas for his premiership. Top of the list is to tackle homelessness – something the former Manchester mayor pledged to solve in Greater Manchester too, but the numbers have suggested the outcome was otherwise. What really needs to be done to fix homelessness in Britain? And how does his other policy of rent controls work against ending rough sleeping? Michael Simmons takes a look at the data.
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AI GeneratedAndy Burnham has pledged to end homelessness nationwide, but his previous record as Mayor of Greater Manchester suggests significant challenges. While initial interventions often reduce rough sleeping numbers, long-term stability remains elusive. The analysis argues that without addressing the root causes of housing supply, such promises may fail.