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Angela Rayner’s bold stance on severance pay and homelessness policy is sparking political firestorms. Refusing to repay £16,876 she received after leaving her previous cabinet role — despite now being back in government — she defends it as a legitimate entitlement, drawing criticism from opponents who recall her past criticism of similar payments. Meanwhile, she’s dodged setting a firm deadline for the government’s pledge to end rough sleeping, emphasizing the need for nationwide coordination — while crediting Greater Manchester’s success under Andy Burnham. Backing Burnham’s ambitious plan, the government is injecting £340 million into a five-year strategy to tackle homelessness through universal support and local partnerships. Rayner also stressed the urgent need to scale up council house building, acknowledging the massive gap since post-war housing efforts — and pledging to boost construction through new government investment and empowered local authorities.

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