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PM Pledges Support for All of London's Rough Sleepers This Christmas with £432m Boost
The funding will extend support to 2029 and help housing groups identify at least 2,000 homes and bedspaces for people leaving the streets.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosts a summit at Downing Street to mobilize support for his pledge to end rough sleeping by Christmas, backed by an additional £432 million government funding commitment.
- Chancellor John Healey will confirm the funding in Wednesday's Budget, doubling total investment to £874 million and extending support through the end of the current parliament in 2029.
- The National Housing Federation aims to identify at least 2,000 homes and bed spaces, while L'Oreal Group launches a 'Social Salon' initiative with St Mungo's and Virgin Media provides digital connectivity for vulnerable people.
- Shadow Housing Secretary Katie Lam criticized the announcement, arguing rough sleeping has hit "record highs under Labour" and claiming Burnham failed to meet homelessness targets as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
- Homelessness charities emphasize that prevention remains critical, urging ministers to restore Local Housing Allowance rates to reflect local rents and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation.
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