Rayner Faces Labour Backbench Call to ‘Smash’ Existing Housebuilding Model
- On June 7, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is leading the Government's plan to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029 across England.
- Labour MP Chris Hinchliff proposed changes to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, including powers for town halls to block developers who fail to complete projects.
- Several MPs, including Chris Curtis, warn Hinchliff's proposals could worsen the housing crisis and call for a progressive alternative to the current planning system.
- Lib Dem MPs support setting a 150,000 social home target this Parliament and push for reforms including solar panels on new car parks and environmental protections.
- Funding disagreements between Rayner's Housing Department and the Treasury threaten progress, with unresolved budget talks potentially impacting the delivery of promised homes.
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Rayner faces Labour backbench call to ‘smash’ existing housebuilding model
MPs will spend two days debating the Planning and Infrastructure Bill on Monday and Tuesday.
Calls SMASH existing housebuilding model - Banbury FM
Rayner faces Labour backbench call to ‘smash’ existing housebuilding model Angela Rayner could face a backbench rebellion from MPs demanding a “progressive alternative to our planning system”. Labour’s Chris Hinchliff has proposed a suite of changes to the Government’s flagship Planning and Infrastructure Bill, part of his party’s drive to build 1.5 million homes in England by 2029. Mr Hinchliff has proposed arming town halls with the power to b…
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