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UK rough sleeping rises; Burnham's Christmas pledge at risk

Official data shows rough sleeping in England rose by nearly 1,000 between January and June 2026, undermining Andy Burnham's pledge to house all rough sleepers by Christmas. The increase is attributed to a chronic housing shortage. The pledge's feasibility is now in doubt, highlighting a domestic policy challenge for Labour.

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Guardian World1 day agoGBengCredibility 29%View source

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Mosaic Score2.1
Model confidence0.7
Significance0.1
Source credibility0.3

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