Hunt stresses need for ‘responsible’ approach to public sector pay The Chancellor urged workers to ‘understand this is a difficult period’. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Michael Gove gives £1.9bn of housing cash back to Treasury as ‘nothing to spend it on’ Local government expert Jack Shaw said the government faced ‘significant challenges investing in housing’ The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Labour accuses Sunak of ‘standing on the sidelines’ as housing crisis unfolds Shadow housing secretary Lisa Nandy hit out at the Tories over rising mortgage costs and the abandonment of housebuilding measures. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Housing crisis: could it be a key battleground at the next general election? Amid soaring rents and a mortgage crisis, housing is working its way up the political agenda. Here’s where parties stand on the key issues Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023
Monday briefing: Labour’s key U-turns under Keir Starmer In today’s newsletter: the Labour leader may well win the next election – but why are so many of his policies being ditched? The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023
Sadiq Khan ‘hopeful’ Labour will allow London rent controls despite u-turn Sadiq Khan said a ‘conversation’ had been had with the national Labour party about empowering him with rent controls, if the party enters government at the next election Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2023
Labour leadership accused of U-turn over rent controls Shadow housing secretary Lisa Nandy says rent controls could contribute to homelessness The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
Labour ‘clear’ on rejecting rent controls despite support from local party leaders Lisa Nandy suggested the idea of freezing rent would “almost certainly” leave some people homeless in a speech earlier on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Labour will take difficult choices on home-building – Nandy The shadow housing secretary will also vow to ’tilt the balance of power back to first-time buyers’ if Labour wins power at the next election. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Labour scraps pledge to bring in rent controls in latest U-turn Lisa Nandy says controlling what landlords can charge could make people homeless The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Labour will take the difficult choices on building more homes – Nandy The shadow housing secretary will also vow to ’tilt the balance of power back to first-time buyers’ if Labour wins power at the next election. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Rishi Sunak warns there's 'no alternative' to tackling inflation as he defends interest rates hike One opposition leader labelled his comments 'patronising' Manchester Evening News · Jun 25, 2023
No answer to mortgage crisis without building more homes, Labour says Lisa Nandy raised concerns about the lack of mandatory measures. The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023
‘Bothered’ Lisa Nandy wades into Labour sexism row over all-white male candidate list ‘Diversity matters’ says frontbencher, who admits anger over decision to pick five white male candidates The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2023 Wigan’s future secured after local billionaire Danson completes takeover Wigan Athletic’s future has been secured after a company backed by the local billionaire Mike Danson purchased the financially troubled club
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Government announces Teesworks panel as Labour brings vote over inquiry decision Shadow communities secretary Lisa Nandy has been calling for the National Audit Office to lead the investigation into the major development.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 Labour brings vote on release of Government correspondence on Teesworks inquiry Shadow communities secretary Lisa Nandy has been questioning why the National Audit Office was not tasked with leading the investigation.
Daily Mirror · May 30, 2023 Labour plots move to stop councils paying 275 TIMES more than land's value for homes Labour is drawing up plans to stop councils making compulsory purchase orders for sites that could become housing from having to pay a "hope value" - which sees prices skyrocket
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 Michael Gove orders review into corruption allegations at Teesside freeport Investigation of Teesworks project to be led by independent panel of his choosing, not National Audit Office
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 Michael Gove launches independent investigation into Teesworks freeport The Communities Secretary confirmed the probe in a letter to the Conservative mayor for the Tees Valley.
Liverpool Echo · May 24, 2023 'Illegal eviction' attempt at Toxteth flats raised in parliament MP Kim Johnson said residents "rightly say that their sense of security has been fundamentally shaken."
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 Rishi Sunak sparks confusion over investigation into Teesworks freeport Downing Street said it was passing on queries to the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 Property management firms that rip off leaseholders could be banned under Labour Exclusive: clampdown flagged as part of wider leasehold overhaul for England and Wales being considered by party
Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023 Lisa Nandy defends Rachel Reeves over business class flight: 'I don't care where she sits' Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves tweeted a picture of her plane ticket as she flew to New York to promote Labour's economic plans - but drew criticism when observers spotted it was in business class
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Labour to force vote on ending ‘feudal’ leasehold system: ‘Nothing short of a scandal’ It comes after Gove appeared to confirm suggestions his pledge to scrap leaseholds will be watered down