A Labour and Tory MP along with the former head of Homes England are heading up a new campaign to encourage housebuilding. The wonks are pushing hard on planning as Labour begins to falter…
The Representative Planning Group (RPG) is launching today and is chaired by Simon Dudley – former chairman of Homes England – and Labour MP for Northampton South Mike Reader. Prominent Tory backbencher Jack Rankin is also involved…
The project is attempting to convince councillors that more people are supportive of new building than is reflected in proposal responses by advocating “or new tools like representative surveys, citizens’ panels, and digital polling to inform decision-making — especially on contentious developments.” MPs themselves are often the first defence of NIMBYism…
See the well-padded advisory board below:
Advisory Board:
Speaking on Trump’s military action in Venezuela, Kemi Badenoch told the Today Programme:
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