Government lays out housing plans but Burnham backtracks on social renting pledge – UK politics live
Summary
The UK government announced a £10 billion plan to build affordable homes in England, with about 60% of these homes set to be social rented housing. Andy Burnham, who earlier wanted all the money spent only on social homes, has now agreed to this mixed approach, which also includes other housing types. The plan aims to help build 300,000 affordable homes over the next 10 years.Key Facts
- The government will spend £10 billion on affordable housing in England through a 10-year program.
- About 60% of the new homes will be social rented houses, and the rest will be other types like shared ownership and sheltered housing.
- London will receive an additional £6 billion for housing at a later date.
- The investment is part of a goal to build 300,000 affordable homes in 10 years.
- For the first time, three local councils will be funded as “strategic partners” to build social homes.
- Andy Burnham previously wanted all funds dedicated exclusively to council homes but has now accepted the mixed plan.
- Andy Burnham plans to visit the US to join European leaders in asking President Donald Trump to provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles.
- AI models trained on data from Ukraine will be used by the UK to improve security at defence, railway, and energy sites.
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