On the recordJuly 21, 2026
My first instruction to my government will be to end rough sleeping and put the care of people at the heart of everything I do.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukMy first instruction to my government will be to end rough sleeping and put the care of people at the heart of everything I do.
Speaking outside Downing Street as new prime minister.
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