Can Britain End Rough Sleeping by Christmas | Belfast News

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner is backing Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping campaign, admitting that tackling homelessness alone is tough — and that local efforts can even draw people from elsewhere, creating “hotspots.” While the government vows to house every rough sleeper by Christmas, critics question the plan’s details and whether it addresses root causes. Burnham’s “A Bed Every Night” initiative saw early gains but numbers have risen over four years. The Prime Minister has called ending rough sleeping a national priority, echoing pandemic-era successes, while new funding aims to deliver winter shelter through charities and local authorities — all while avoiding forced placements. A national summit is also in the works to unite sectors in solving this crisis once and for all.

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