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Burnham Faces Pressure Over Kids in Temporary Housing | Manchester News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to be the next Prime Minister, is facing mounting pressure after a children’s charity revealed a shocking crisis: 21,000 disabled kids across England are stuck in unsuitable temporary housing — often without ramps, lifts, or basic accessibility. Burnham, who called the situation “simply unacceptable” while mayor of Greater Manchester, now faces a national reckoning as housing becomes a defining issue for the next leader. The charity is demanding urgent action — including banning disabled children from hostels, capping how long they can stay in temporary housing, and investing in prevention — warning that the current system is causing lasting harm to children and families. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/335e4b404655de47