Burnham Pledges to End Rough Sleeping in First Speech as Prime Minister Andy Burnham's ascension to prime minister has brought a renewed focus on addressing one of Britain's most persistent social problems: rough sleeping.
His promise to end this issue within the first few years of his tenure is a welcome shift in tone, but its success will depend on more than just words.
Burnham's pledge draws from his experience as Greater Manchester mayor, where he implemented the pioneering Housing First scheme with some success.