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Rayner Says 1.5 Million Homes Target Faces “Slim Chance”

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 3:07 PM UTC · How we work

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Communities Secretary Angela Rayner says the government is unlikely to meet the 1.5 million-home target.
She described the pledge as a “stretch target”.
She warned there is only a “slim chance” of achieving it before the next election.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is prioritising council house construction over the overall target.
Inflation linked to the United States (U.S.) war with Iran and higher construction costs is hampering the housing goal.

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Communities Secretary Angela Rayner says the government is unlikely to meet the 1.5 million-home target.
She described the pledge as a “stretch target”.
She warned there is only a “slim chance” of achieving it before the next election.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is prioritising council house construction over the overall target.
Inflation linked to the United States (U.S.) war with Iran and higher construction costs is hampering the housing goal.