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Starmer Unveils Ambitious Plan for 1.5 Million Homes

12/16/2025

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In December 2024, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a plan for change to build 1.5 million homes by 2029.
Current house-building rates are just over 200,000 annually, below the previous Conservative government's levels.
Health progress shows 61.7% of patients seen within 18 weeks as of October 2025.
The plan aims for 95% clean power by 2030 and projects 0.5% annual growth in living standards.

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In December 2024, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a plan for change to build 1.5 million homes by 2029.
Current house-building rates are just over 200,000 annually, below the previous Conservative government's levels.
Health progress shows 61.7% of patients seen within 18 weeks as of October 2025.
The plan aims for 95% clean power by 2030 and projects 0.5% annual growth in living standards.