The New Statesman | UK politics and culture Why can't the left be mobilised?
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Mar 21, 2025 The Labour party aims to tackle the housing crisis with a target of 1.5 million new homes, but faces significant challenges like planning regulations and local opposition. The government's move to abolish NHS England raises concerns about job security for frontline workers. The struggle of the Green Party to mobilize the left contrasts sharply with the strategic successes of reformist parties. Finally, cutting international aid could have dire consequences for global health initiatives and alter public perception in the post-COVID landscape.
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Labour's Housing Target
- Labour's housing plan aims for 1.5 million homes by the end of Parliament, focusing on late progress.
- Construction output and new home plans are declining, posing a challenge to this target.
Benefits of Dense Housing
- Densely populated housing offers benefits like walkability and community living, contrasting with the traditional English preference for individual homes with gardens.
- Successful historical urban centers demonstrate the effectiveness of dense living.
Archway Hospital Redevelopment
- The redevelopment of the old Archway Hospital, a derelict site near a Zone 2 station, faces local opposition despite plans for affordable housing.
- Jeremy Corbyn, the local MP, criticizes the plan for not being affordable enough, highlighting the challenges of densification.