Andy Burnham says "to end rough sleeping in our country" as he pledges to direct government

Veterans who say they have become homeless because suitable housing is unavailable or inappropriate are living in tents, caravans and cars on a training ground in Wiltshire as artillery drills continue overhead. They allege that many shelters are full, that some facilities are in large cities unsuited to those with PTSD, and that temporary civilian housing can be unsafe. The situation was highlighted when the mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, addressed a crowd outside Downing Street, declaring his intention to direct the government to eliminate street‑level homelessness. He subsequently announced a £442 million winter‑time programme aimed at moving people out of cold conditions and providing long‑term homes with support services.