Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis?

The article examines the UK's severe housing crisis, characterized by unaffordable rents and high house prices, and questions whether Andy Burnham, a potential future Prime Minister, can solve it. It analyzes his record as Mayor of Greater Manchester, where he oversaw a building boom, and discusses Labour's existing pledges for new homes and council house construction.
By Ben Chu Policy and Analysis correspondent, BBC Verify Published 15 minutes ago Millions of people are facing unaffordable rents, long waits for social housing, or are priced out of the market when they are ready to buy.
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