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NewsStarmer defends ‘too ambitious’ 1.5m homes target
Prime minister re-commits to housebuilding target in set piece speech, saying ‘brave’ action is necessary to drive bold action
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CommentHow Labour can ensure its 1.5m homes are future-proofed
Building 1.5m homes is a bold ambition, but the government must ensure they are built right, Grant Schlereth and Sue Riddlestone write
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NewsConservative-led councils hit out at government’s new housing targets
Housing ministry says new method ‘strikes a balance’
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NewsLand supply must increase signficantly to meet government’s 1.5m homes target, says Savills
The real estate giant says land supply remans a “fundamental challenge”
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NewsLabour to make major housing announcements ‘within a fortnight’ of winning the election
Starmer pledges to push on with housebuilding “from day one” as party targets 1.5m homes
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NewsLabour criticised over omission of 40% affordable housing target from manifesto
Labour sources say target remains party policy
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NewsLabour pledges to help 80,000 buy a home through ‘permanent’ mortgage guarantee scheme
Starmer announces ‘Freedom to Buy’ policy as key housing manifesto pledge
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CommentWe’ve been here before with New Towns – they are difficult
With the parties gearing up for a snap election, Labour has put New Towns at the heart of its housing policy. Paul Smith explains why they are unlikely to have much of a short-term impact
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NewsIndustry broadly welcomes Starmer’s housebuilding plan
Labour’s plan to reform planning and build new towns draws positive response
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NewsStarmer accuses prime minister of ‘giving up’ on housebuilding
Labour leader says Sunak has ‘crumbled’ to his backbenchers