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Labour

6 months ago

Ministers unveiled sweeping changes to the planning system in a 'desperate' bid to rescue Labour's target to build 1.5 million new homes.
Peers on Tuesday dropped their extended opposition to the controversial Employment Rights Bill, which is now poised to become law.
Under what is claimed to be the most significant rewrite of planning rules in more than a decade, ministers said more homes will be built faster in every region.
Andy Burnham has been at the centre of intense speculation, with allies saying he is poised to make a comeback to the Commons.
The former deputy prime minister lashed out at hereditary peers in the House of Lords for 'blocking' the Government's flagship legislation.
Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said that changes to agricultural property relief from April, introduced by Rachel Reeves in the 2024 Budget, would have 'incredibly severe' consequences.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed is expected to outline changes to stop people 'weaponising' the planning system.
Christina McAnea is at risk of losing her bid for re-election as general secretary of Unison to Andrea Egan, a hard-Left critic of the Prime Minister.
The striking conclusion emerged as Rachel Reeves begged pay bodies to show restraint in recommendations for next year.
British ministers are circulating a draft form of words that has been put forward by a working group for consultation.

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