Andy Burnham

Prison leaver warns he is days away from homelessness despite Andy Burnham's rough sleeping pledge
A man walking with bags
Homelessness

Prison leaver warns he is days away from homelessness despite Andy Burnham's rough sleeping pledge

A former prisoner, released in August, contacted Big Issue to tell us he was days away from becoming street homeless at a time when the government has pledged to end rough sleeping
Will Andy Burnham's rough sleeping promise bring homeless veterans off the streets?
Lee Buss-Blair

Will Andy Burnham's rough sleeping promise bring homeless veterans off the streets?

Big Issue vendor returns from stroke after support from prime minister and Celebrity Traitors star
Andy Burnham in a Big Issue tabard with vendor Colin
Our Vendors

Big Issue vendor returns from stroke after support from prime minister and Celebrity Traitors star

Andy Burnham won't end rough sleeping with Shabana Mahmood’s brutal immigration reforms
Bethan Lant

Andy Burnham won't end rough sleeping with Shabana Mahmood’s brutal immigration reforms

I went to Andy Burnham's rough sleeping summit. The government has a task ahead but we live in hope
John Bird

I went to Andy Burnham's rough sleeping summit. The government has a task ahead but we live in hope

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Rough sleeping in London is falling. But new stats show 'urgent action' is needed from Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech as he hosts a rough sleeping summit in 10 Downing Street
Housing

Rough sleeping in London is falling. But new stats show 'urgent action' is needed from Andy Burnham

The government promised a brownfield housebuilding boom. What’s the hold up? 
Housing

The government promised a brownfield housebuilding boom. What’s the hold up? 

Autumn budget 2026: Keeping housing benefit freeze 'puts rough sleeping promise at risk'
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey opted not to unfreeze local housing allowance at the 2026 autumn budget
Housing

Autumn budget 2026: Keeping housing benefit freeze 'puts rough sleeping promise at risk'

Can Labour still hit their 1.5 million homes target?
Lion Green Road won the RIBA Stirling Prize
Housing

Can Labour still hit their 1.5 million homes target?

How can we end rough sleeping when frontline workers are facing burnout?
a homeless man lying down sleeping rough on the street
Housing

How can we end rough sleeping when frontline workers are facing burnout?

Andy Burnham: 'I'm not naive. You can't say there will be nobody sleeping rough after Christmas'
Andy Burnham at Connection at St Martin-in-the-fields
Interview

Andy Burnham: 'I'm not naive. You can't say there will be nobody sleeping rough after Christmas'

What counting women sleeping rough in London taught me about Andy Burnham's homelessness promise
a woman sitting on the side of a road
Homelessness

What counting women sleeping rough in London taught me about Andy Burnham's homelessness promise

'I feel a thrill of hope about Andy Burnham's government. I'm not embarrassed to say I cried'
Andy Burnham
Letters

'I feel a thrill of hope about Andy Burnham's government. I'm not embarrassed to say I cried'

Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson
ohn Bird and Andy Burnham visit Independence Initiative
John Bird

Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson

Ending rough sleeping isn't just about money – it takes everyone pulling together
Andy Burnham, pictured in a media interview at No 10, has promised to end rough sleeping
Letters

Ending rough sleeping isn't just about money – it takes everyone pulling together

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why
Prime minister Andy Burnham meets former rough sleepers at Independence Initiative alongside Lord John Bird, John Healey and Angela Rayner
Emma Haddad

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why

Lives are being 'tragically cut short' due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know
a close-up view of four lit pillar candles against a dark blue background
Homeless deaths

Lives are being 'tragically cut short' due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know

'Disabled pensioners are given less help just when we need it most'
Pensioners with one walking with a walking stick
Letters

'Disabled pensioners are given less help just when we need it most'

Andy Burnham visits Big Issue-backed homelessness charity in bid to end rough sleeping
Independence Initiative's Darren advises chancellor John Healey and prime minister Andy Burnham in the charity's pantry
Rough sleeping

Andy Burnham visits Big Issue-backed homelessness charity in bid to end rough sleeping

Big Issue at 35: How prime ministers have supported Big Issue vendors
Big Issue 35

Big Issue at 35: How prime ministers have supported Big Issue vendors

Inside the Big Issue: 35 years of a hand up
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: 35 years of a hand up

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2: Judgement Day.
Steven MacKenzie

As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged

Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: 'It's not just a one-off thing for Christmas'
Prime minister Andy Burnham
Exclusive

Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: 'It's not just a one-off thing for Christmas'

A message to you, Andy: the nation needs you to keep your word on rough sleeping
Big Issue founder John Bird being interviewed on c amera
John Bird

A message to you, Andy: the nation needs you to keep your word on rough sleeping

'Andy Burnham must not repeat the mistakes of the past on homelessness'
Letters

'Andy Burnham must not repeat the mistakes of the past on homelessness'