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UK PM Burnham launches bid to help homeless, donating 15% of his wages
The plan uses emergency accommodation and long-term housing support, backed by £442 million and a promise to create more than 1,000 permanent homes.
- On August 19, New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans to offer every person sleeping rough in England a route off the streets by Christmas, backed by £442 million in emergency funding and the "A Bed Every Night" model.
- Government figures show a record 4,793 rough sleepers in England in 2025, while leading charity Shelter estimates 382,000 people lack permanent housing. Burnham cited his Greater Manchester experience, vowing that "we can do it again."
- Burnham, who earns about £180,000, pledged to donate 15% of his salary to homelessness causes. The Housing Ministry budget will support creation of more than 1,000 permanent homes over three years.
- Big Issue founder Lord John Bird praised the commitment as "significant," while Housing Secretary Angela Rayner emphasized urgent action. Opposition Conservatives housing spokesman James Cleverly criticized the plan, claiming it was presented "without any plan for delivery."
- Following his August 17 pledge, Burnham plans to convene a national summit later in 2026. He stressed local leaders must drive action before Christmas, acknowledging that "the government money may not fully get us there.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
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