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Labour Proposes “Grey Belt” Housing on Green Belt

9/8/2026

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  • Labour government proposes redesignating low-value green belt as “grey belt” to permit new housing.
  • Former Labour Housing Secretary Steve Reed urged “build, baby, build” on the reclassified sites.
  • Crews Hill residents said they voted Conservative or Green for the first time after the plan.
  • Conservative Party says it would repeal Labour’s grey-belt reforms if it returns to power.