A senior government figure has acknowledged the challenge of meeting the pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes before the next election, calling it a "stretch target" with only a "slim chance" of success. While the commitment remains in place, the focus has shifted toward accelerating the construction of council houses as a key priority. The communities secretary emphasized that the target is not being abandoned, though the practical hurdles in achieving it are being openly recognized. The admission comes amid broader concerns over housing delivery and affordability in the UK.
Angela Rayner says manifesto pledge is not being dropped but focus is now on building council housesUK politics live – latest updatesThe government is unlikely to meet its target of building 1.5m homes, Angela Rayner has acknowledged, saying there was only a “slim chance” enough houses would be built before the next election.The manifesto pledge to build 1.5m houses by the next election was a “stretch target”, the communities secretary added, but that it was not being ditched and she was “definitely not giving up”. Continue reading...
