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Labour Aims to Build New Towns Amid Reform Support

9/28/2025

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Pennycook's New Towns

Labour's Matthew Pennycook seeks local-authority power to acquire land for new towns via compulsory purchase orders and redefine green belts.
The New Towns Unit will speed planning and land acquisition.
Polls show strong support for Nigel Farage's Reform Party in target areas.
Three new towns will begin construction this Parliament, with environmental assessments and spring funding details.

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Reed Unveils Towns

UK government will unveil a plan to build 12 new towns delivering up to 300,000 homes; Housing Secretary Steve Reed will announce it at Labour’s conference in Liverpool.
Each town will include at least 10,000 properties, schools, and green spaces.
40% of homes will be affordable, 20% social housing.
Labour aims to deliver 1.5 million properties before next general election.

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Pennycook's New Towns

Labour's Matthew Pennycook seeks local-authority power to acquire land for new towns via compulsory purchase orders and redefine green belts.
The New Towns Unit will speed planning and land acquisition.
Polls show strong support for Nigel Farage's Reform Party in target areas.
Three new towns will begin construction this Parliament, with environmental assessments and spring funding details.

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