Andy Burnham Faces ‘Huge Challenge’ as Rough Sleeping Numbers in London Surge

Andy Burnham faces ‘huge challenge’ as rough sleeping numbers in London surge

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to offer help to ‘every single person’ on the streets by Christmas

Rise in London rough sleeping a 'stark reminder of huge challenge' facing PM

4,678 people were recorded as sleeping rough in the capital in July to September this year

Rise in rough sleeping in London demonstrates challenges ahead to turn government rough sleeping ambitions into action

Homeless Link responds to the Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) figures for Q2 2026/27 On 30 October, CHAIN homelessness database published its Q2 report detailing levels of rough sleeping in London between July and September 2026. CHAIN is the UK’s most detailed and comprehensive