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Labour Aims for 1.5 Million Homes Amid Criticism

12/8/2025

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Housing Secretary Steve Reed said Labour's plan to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029 requires a substantial increase in housebuilding.
The current rate has fallen from 207,000 to 139,000 homes annually since Labour took office.
Reed expects a surge in construction as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill streamlines processes.
Critics, including former Conservative housing secretary Michael Gove, warn private builders may not meet the goal without substantial public investment.

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Housing Secretary Steve Reed said Labour's plan to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029 requires a substantial increase in housebuilding.
The current rate has fallen from 207,000 to 139,000 homes annually since Labour took office.
Reed expects a surge in construction as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill streamlines processes.
Critics, including former Conservative housing secretary Michael Gove, warn private builders may not meet the goal without substantial public investment.