On the 29th of January, as Shadow Housing Minister I contributed to the Westminster Hall Debate objecting to Labour's housing targets madness!
There is no doubt that there is a need for more housing, however these homes need to be built in the right place and by a method that ensures voices of local communities are listened to.
The targets Labour have made are both unrealistic and unpopular, and even worse, the methodology behind them seems to represent a cynical gerrymandering exercise of political opportunism.
Areas such as East Hampshire, the New Forest and Fareham are being told to build more houses than Manchester. Meanwhile, cities such as Labour-run Southampton, Nottingham and Coventry see their targets slashed by as much as 50%!
It makes no sense to reduce housing targets in urban areas, where it is easier to build due to existing infrastructure, population density and the availability of brownfield sights!
Watch the full speech above to find out more!
