Why Andy Burnham’s plan to get rough sleepers inside this winter makes sense

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to bring people who are sleeping rough in England into temporary accommodation for Christmas. While this is a good move, and should be happening across the rest of the UK, more needs to be done quickly to help people who are homeless. Winter is a dangerous time for people to be living on the streets. So while it’s not perfect, Burnham’s plan, backed by a £442 million funding boost, may save lives. I work with people experiencing homelessness and using…