Only slim chance government will meet target of building 1.5m homes, minister says
Housebuilders have cut back on the number of developments since the US war with Iran, which has affected inflation. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PAView image in fullscreenHousebuilders have cut back on the number of developments since the US war with Iran, which has affected inflation. I think it’s really important that we keep a target that it was always a stretch target.”Rayner said Burnham’s main focus was now on building council houses, suggesting that was taking priority over efforts to increase the overall target.“The prime minister wants us to make sure we’re building council houses.
- ▪Housebuilders have cut back on the number of developments since the US war with Iran, which has affected inflation.
- ▪Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PAView image in fullscreenHousebuilders have cut back on the number of developments since the US war with Iran, which has affected inflation.
- ▪I think it’s really important that we keep a target that it was always a stretch target.”Rayner said Burnham’s main focus was now on building council houses, suggesting that was taking priority over efforts to increase the overall target.“T
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Housebuilders have cut back on the number of developments since the US war with Iran, which has affected inflation. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PAView image in fullscreenHousebuilders have cut back on the number of developments since the US war with Iran, which has affected inflation. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PAHousingOnly slim chance government will meet target of building 1.5m homes, minister saysAngela Rayner says manifesto pledge is not being dropped but focus is now on building council houses UK politics live – latest updates Jessica Elgot Deputy political editorSun 13 Sep 2026 07.23 EDTLast modified on Sun 13 Sep 2026 07.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe government is unlikely to meet its target of building 1.5m homes, Angela Rayner has acknowledged, saying there was…
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