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19 August 2026
41 minutes
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Today, we examine Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan to remove rough sleepers from the streets by Christmas. He made ending rough sleeping his first promise when entering Downing Street.
Alex joins Adam to hear how this will work, drawing on insights from social affairs correspondent Michael Buchanan, who has tracked this issue for years.
Faisal also explores the impact of the economy on rough sleeping, as well as the rise in interest rates driven by surging energy prices.
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