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Labour’s ‘decade of renewal’ risks being a house without foundations

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The construction industry tells The Independent there aren’t the workers to fulfil Labour’s new homes scheme. The government will need to make some politically difficult decisions to support the sector

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025

Rayner’s housing plan at risk as construction sector warns UK does not have workers to build 1.5 million homes

Exclusive: The construction industry has poured cold water on the government’s plans to fix the housing crisis, saying a failure to tackle a growing recruitment crisis is ‘not only short-sighted but also dangerous’

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025

Voices: A cabinet reshuffle is coming: will it include Rachel Reeves?

COMMENT: MPs often say that they are not interested in the tittle-tattle of who is up and who is down, but they always are. And, notes John Rentoul, the growing speculation shines a light on ministers’ performances so far

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025

Get In review: The inside story of Labour — and the snake pit around Keir Starmer

Get In is a succinct title for a story which combines single-minded pursuit of power with a host of football references (10 separate ones in the index alone plus many metaphors). From electoral wipeout in the Jeremy Corbyn-led rout of 2019 to a convincing mandate in 2024, it is also…

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Labour’s new towns plan means home ownership no longer pipe dream for millions of Britons, says Angela Rayner

The deputy prime minister has written for The Independent hailing Labour’s plans for up to a dozen new towns in England

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

Greenfield land likely to be included in proposals for new towns, says minister

Matthew Pennycook said some ‘standalone’ areas of undeveloped land could be included in the recommendations.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Thursday briefing: Has Labour laid the foundations for fixing Britain’s housing crisis?

In today’s newsletter: The government is proposing big investment and sweeping planning law reform, but critics say the goals are unrealistic and inadequate. We recap Angela Rayner’s housing policy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025

Angela Rayner doubles down on Ukraine support amid Trump-Putin talks

THE UK will continue to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasised, after Donald Trump claimed he and Vladimir…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2025

UK vows ‘steadfast’ support for Ukraine amid reports of Trump-Putin talks

‘The whole of Parliament’ continues to support Ukraine, Angela Rayner said, amid the US president’s moves to draw the conflict to an end.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

British builders will start work on new towns before next election – Starmer

Each new town will have the potential for 10,000 or more homes, contributing towards the 1.5 million which the Government has pledged to build.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025