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Andy Burnham: “I won’t accept it. That’s why my first instruction as Prime Minister was to end rough sleeping. And it’s why today we’re…”

On the recordAugust 19, 2026
I won’t accept it. That’s why my first instruction as Prime Minister was to end rough sleeping. And it’s why today we’re getting started with a national drive to get everyone in for Christmas.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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On his commitment to end rough sleeping.

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