Labour's 1.5 Million Homebuilding Target Faces Worker Shortages and Quality Concerns

Angela Rayner defends the ambitious housing plan as £350m is pledged for affordable homes and measures are announced to address rogue landlords.

Labour's plan to build 1.5 million homes by 2029 faces significant challenges, including a construction worker shortage and concerns about rushed, low-quality builds.
The construction sector is projected to lose 500,000 workers to retirement in the next 10-15 years, while only half of recent construction course enrollees have completed their training.
Angela Rayner announced an additional £350m for affordable housing, bringing the total to £850m, with funds allocated for social rent homes and council housing.
Measures to crack down on rogue landlords include tougher licensing standards and restrictions on housing benefit payments for substandard properties.
More than 123,000 households, including nearly 160,000 children, are currently in temporary accommodation, highlighting the urgency of addressing the housing crisis.