Homes, not half-baked promises needed, says Northumberland Labour

It’s homes, not half-baked promises that are needed to address the critical shortages of comfortable, green, affordable homes, say Northumberland Labour.

Leader Scott Dickinson said: “Having a decent home that is energy efficient should be something that’s available to everyone.

“Instead, what we’ve seen is a total lack of vision in terms of providing homes and it’s local people who are paying the price.

“Nationally we’ve seen a Prime Minister who is simply unable to put his money where his mouth is; housebuilding is on course to hit its lowest rate since the Second World War.

“In Northumberland building targets have not been met. People are being let down on a major scale.

“Labour has set out plans to reform the planning system to build the homes we need. We will restore housing targets, reform compulsory purchase rules and take the tough choices to back the builders, not the blockers.

“Having somewhere to live, a job, transport and a good education and health system and support when you need it are signs of a civilised society. This government is failing on all measures. It’s time for change.”