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Why can't the left be mobilised?

The New Statesman | UK politics and culture

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Housing Ambitions and Challenges

This chapter explores the UK government's target of building 1.5 million new homes, delving into the declining construction output and the various obstacles like planning regulations and material costs. It emphasizes the need for higher housing density while addressing local opposition to developments, drawing lessons from historical European urban experiences.

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