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If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done

If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done

MP Paula Barker hosted a homelessness rally during Labour Party conference in Liverpool. She explains what is required to deliver Andy Burnham’s mission to end rough sleeping – and why Big Issue vendor Nathan was the most important voice she heard

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