Politics Portsmouth councillor cautiously accepts Labour housing targets but stresses local issues need highlighting By Toby Paine Published 12th Jul 2024, 18:26 BST Comment Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now A Portsmouth councillor has cautiously endorsed Rachel Reeves’ recent announcement on mandatory housing targets stressing the need for locally tailored solutions. Rachel Reeves, Labour’s Chancellor, has pledged to “get Britain building again” by reinstating compulsory housebuilding targets as part of a broader strategy to revitalise the UK economy. In her speech, Reeves highlighted the importance of making “tough” and “hard choices” to address long-standing economic issues, aiming to build 1.
5 million homes in England within the next parliamentary term. However, she stressed that this would not equate to a “green light” for any kind of housing development. Cllr Hugh Mason said he backs Labour’s mandatory housing targets in principle but nuance is needed.
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