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Build 1.5 Million New Homes

Keir StarmerLabourPrime Minister

Labour pledged to deliver 1.5 million new homes over the parliament. The manifesto linked this to: Planning reform. Mandatory housing targets. Additional planning officers. New towns. A major increase in social and affordable housebuilding.

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Labour pledged to deliver 1.5 million new homes over the parliament. The manifesto linked this to:

  • Planning reform.
  • Mandatory housing targets.
  • Additional planning officers.
  • New towns.
  • A major increase in social and affordable housebuilding.
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2024-12-05: The Plan for Change included 1.5 million homes as a measurable milestone.

2026-05-28: Full Fact rated the National Planning Policy Framework update as achieved. 2026-05-28: Full Fact rated the 1.5 million homes target as appearing off track.

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