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Trust in Labour's Housing Program Plummets Amid NIMBY Divide

6/10/2025

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A recent Curia and Opinium report uncovers a troubling truth: just 17% of UK adults trust Labour's housing program, even as 54% advocate for increased construction. The findings expose a stark divide between NIMBYs and YIMBYs, with nearly half identifying as NIMBYs. To bridge this gap and restore faith, the report urges a focus on brownfield development and vital infrastructure investment before the upcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill debates.

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A recent Curia and Opinium report uncovers a troubling truth: just 17% of UK adults trust Labour's housing program, even as 54% advocate for increased construction. The findings expose a stark divide between NIMBYs and YIMBYs, with nearly half identifying as NIMBYs. To bridge this gap and restore faith, the report urges a focus on brownfield development and vital infrastructure investment before the upcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill debates.