Gove’s tenure was not dull – but his successor must focus on housing delivery

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Michael Gove achieved much in his 10 months as housing secretary, particularly on building safety. But now the focus must also include helping housing developers build more homes, argues Carl Brown

Michael Gove’s appointment as housing secretary last September certainly created excitement and some trepidation in the housing industry.

As a ‘big beast’ with a reputation as a disrupter, it was always unlikely to be a quiet tenure at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Comminities for the experienced minister.

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