The UK is facing a social mobility crisis as only 10% of Levelling Up funds have been spent, leading to concerns about an 'inheritocracy'. Sadiq Khan pledges a major council house-building initiative, aiming to increase the number of council homes significantly. Michael Gove directs Khan to review the London Plan amidst criticisms of under-delivery. Khan's efforts receive support for addressing the housing crisis and boosting social mobility.
Bradford: Plan for new rental homes aimed at young families https://t.co/yBct1C4lPT
London's housing crisis was decades in the making. But - with political will - we can continue to make progress in fixing it. With a Labour Mayor and Labour Government working together, we can unleash the greatest council homebuilding drive in a generation. https://t.co/0UGeWhhtyb
This could have a significant impact on homelessness and the cost of living crisis in Harrow and across London. It will bring hope for a better future for many of the most hard pressed families in our city. Bravo @SadiqKhan https://t.co/eJumJCZTrW
London's housing crisis was decades in the making. But - with political will - it can be overcome. If we have a Labour Mayor and Labour Government working together, we can unleash the greatest council homebuilding drive in a generation. https://t.co/8jw5XdfwwU
London is already delivering the highest number of council homes since the 1970s. We’ve achieved a lot, despite this Tory government. Imagine what we could achieve with a Labour Mayor in City Hall and a Labour Prime Minister. https://t.co/NobvBOwaiJ
The decline of council housing led to homelessness, overcrowding and soaring costs for low income households stuck in private rentals. Delighted that @SadiqKhan came to north Paddington today to launch this vital pledge for his next Mayoral term https://t.co/Jf1UxKXJPO
Together with £8.2million from @SadiqKhan @MayorofLondon, @BrentLabour council has purchased 294 homes from a developer in Wembley. Great to see the progress today on the homes which will be ready by next year at London Affordable Rent for Brent residents! #Labourbuilds https://t.co/hBr7Aqw41Z
Last week, the Mayor of London, @SadiqKhan, announced a new £100m ‘Housing Kickstart Fund’ to convert market-rate homes on development sites that have stalled due to economic conditions into affordable homes. https://t.co/S0ikYYoZwG
London is seeing a council home building renaissance thanks to @SadiqKhan and the grant he awards local authorities to help us build. It’s essential London stays red this May to protect this crucial programme 🏡🏘️💪🏽 https://t.co/nG3qQjoXWc
Bold plans to boost the supply of social housing 👏 https://t.co/F2EgX9ZZvf
👏40,000 council homes would be a BIG step forward in ending London's housing crisis. Council homes pay for themself and give us the security we are too often denied renting privately. We need politicians ACROSS THE BOARD to put public housing first. https://t.co/d5lKLbDrF9
“Londoners are being let down by the Mayor’s chronic under delivery of new homes in the capital," says Housing Secretary @michaelgove as he directs Sadiq Khan to partially review the London Plan https://t.co/5v8sM6K7uQ
Yes, and it is ruining the bottom rung of the housing ladder, not just in the capital. It is destroying social mobility. The UK loves a Dickensian narrative, but this is dumb, and damaging to the economy. @michaelgove is on it, but will he have time to finish the job? https://t.co/8p6cqv4Kqo
Michael Gove 'directs' Sadiq Khan to review London Plan in bust-up over new homes https://t.co/5v8sM6JzFi
Great news for London! I grew up on a council estate too - in Newcastle. Every family needs the security of a decent home, great to see Sadiq delivering on this. https://t.co/pDrc00J0v2
When Boris Johnson left office in 2016 there were only 3 council homes in the pipeline. Inspiring now to see such an ambitious target for building council homes moving from 3 to another 40,000 in addition to those already delivered by @SadiqKhan Vote Labour on May 2nd 🌹🌹🌹 https://t.co/Yv7TSJOUHv
Wonderful news! All of the most heartbreaking casework I have ever been involved with has been housing related. Anything we can do to get our housing waiting lists down! @SadiqKhan @CroydonLabour https://t.co/lz7DI6JueX
In a speech with Sir Keir Starmer, Sadiq Khan will promise to unleash "the greatest council house-building drive in a generation".
'It tells a story about a country where social mobility is collapsing.' Following a 'disturbing' report finding that only 10% of Levelling Up funds have been spent, Labour MP Liam Byrne explains to @carolvorders how the UK has become an 'inheritocracy'. https://t.co/a5vrj49Lvm