20 May 2025, 15:00

By Angela Rayner

Our vision is not just about building houses—it’s about building homes for the people of this country and strengthening the communities they belong to.

We have set ourselves an ambitious target: to build 1.5 million homes over the course of this Parliament. I know it’s a stretching goal. But I won’t shy away from the challenge—because the need is urgent, after years of drift and decline. And let me be clear: this target is just the start. We must keep building well beyond it.

These homes must be well-designed, secure, and rooted in local need. They must be built with the infrastructure that makes life possible—GP surgeries, schools, green spaces, and public transport.

Already, we are laying the groundwork: a pro-growth, pro-building policy environment that supports delivery. We’re working in partnership with investors, industry, and the builders of our great nation. And we want new players to enter the market—innovators and entrepreneurs ready to disrupt the status quo and change both what we build, and who builds it.

This is not just about delivering more homes, faster—it’s about delivering........

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