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Green MP Demands Action on Social Housing Crisis

5/23/2025

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Green Party MP Ellie Chowns passionately called out the Labour government for its failure to deliver adequate social housing during a committee session on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. With only 6% of approved homes designated for social rent, she urged the need for binding targets to tackle the escalating housing crisis.

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Green Party MP Ellie Chowns passionately called out the Labour government for its failure to deliver adequate social housing during a committee session on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. With only 6% of approved homes designated for social rent, she urged the need for binding targets to tackle the escalating housing crisis.