Green Party urges Labour to prioritize council home construction and criticizes flaws in new housing plan – Live updates on UK political developments

From 4 hours​ ago, a Tory​ think tank has expressed support for Angela ⁣Rayner’s​ plans to increase home construction. The Centre⁢ for Policy Studies, known for‍ criticizing the previous Conservative government’s lack of action on housing, has praised ‍Rayner’s housing and planning proposals. According to Robert Colvile, the director, the announcement includes several⁣ positive changes that have been advocated for by various groups ⁤for some time.​ These changes⁣ involve reviewing green belt land, ‍simplifying planning processes, and mandating local authorities to meet building targets. This development‌ signifies a​ significant step towards addressing ​the housing crisis in England. Source: www.theguardian.com