I care more about getting a family on the housing ladder than snails – Reeves

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves appearing before the Economic Affairs Committee, at the Chancellor’s Annual Scrutiny Session, at the House of Commons, London (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA) - (PA Wire)

Rachel Reeves has said that she cares “more about getting a young family on the housing ladder than I do about protecting some snails” as she defended the Government’s planning bill.

Speaking to the House of Lords economic affairs committee on Tuesday, the Chancellor urged parliamentarians to get the flagship Planning and Infrastructure Bill into law quickly as ministers look to reach their targets on housebuilding and major projects.