Politics · 20 August 2026

Rough sleepers doubt PM's plan will work, citing past pledges

Rough sleepers in central London met the Prime Minister's plan with widespread scepticism. Andy Burnham drew a comparison between his proposal and the "Everyone In" initiative from the Covid period, which accommodated thousands in hotels. However, charity workers say there are not enough permanent homes or mental health services.

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