Two large Labour-run council districts in Greater London have seen housebuilding plummet in the past year, latest figures suggest, as the challenge set by the government for new homes across the country grows.
Ahead of coming into government, Sir Keir Starmer announced his party would build 1.5 million new homes by 2029. It is a goal Angela Rayner, who resigned as housing secretary on Friday, said there would be “no excuses” not to meet.
