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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christopher McKeon

Labour plans next wave of new towns in pledge to build 1.5 million homes

Keir Starmer has made a direct appeal to Conservative voters to join Labour, as he promised to lead a “mission government” in the national interest that would end the “chaos” of the Tory era.

The Labour leader rolled up his sleeves for his crucial conference speech – pledging to repair a “crumbling” Britain with a host of new towns and a new approach to economic growth, led by a renewed party.

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