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Andy Burnham: “I’ll expect every person to be offered a route off the streets, but beyond that it will be up to local leaders to decide…”

On the recordAugust 20, 2026
I’ll expect every person to be offered a route off the streets, but beyond that it will be up to local leaders to decide what type of support their community needs most.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing local leadership in addressing rough sleeping.

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