Labour leader accuses the government of “Complete failure when it comes to housebuilding”
In an interview with BBC Breakfast, Sir Keir gave an example of homes being built on a playing field rather than a car park because the car park was technically within the green belt.
“We would make those tough choices and say to local areas, notwithstanding that it’s greenbelt if it’s a car park or similar land which doesn’t affect the beauty of our countryside… then we’ll change the planning rules, we’ll give you the powers to do that,” he said.
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He also pledged to restore local housing targets, which are being watered down after calls from Tory MPs.