The Mancunian Way: Welcome to Burnham Britain

Andy Burnham started his premiership in the same way he started his mayoralty - with a promise to end rough sleeping. In his first address to the nation, the new Prime Minister said he wants to put “the right values and the right standards at the heart of government”.“I will put the care of people at the heart of everything I do. I will give this my all and I ask you all to pull with me,” he said.It’s quite the pledge from the former mayor who promised to end rough sleeping in Greater Manchester by 2020 - and has, as yet, failed to achieve it. But that’s not to say he hasn’t made huge progress.Get MEN Premium now for just £1 HERE – or get involved in our WhatsApp group by clicking HERE. And don't miss out on our brilliant selection of newsletters HERE.‌In the nine years since Mr Burnham to