Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox A Greater Manchester mayoral candidate has pledged to eradicate rough sleeping in the region within a year if elected - or he will resign.
Reform UK candidate Nick Buckley insists he is best placed to solve the homelessness crisis, having spent 15 years helping people off the streets and into accommodation.
His work began as a community safety manager in Manchester city centre for the council. He focused on issues such as anti-social behaviour and begging.
In 2012, Mr Buckley took voluntary redundancy and set up the charity Mancunian Way, which focuses on homeless outreach, as well as steering teenagers away from a life of crime.
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