The New Statesman: politics and culture cover image

Why can't the left be mobilised?

The New Statesman: politics and culture

00:00

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.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app