Let's At Least Talk About Building on the Greenbelt

Building homes on greenbelt land is not quite the housing crisis solution that dare not speak its name. But, with the notable exception of David Lammy, a strong taboo prevents its mention across London's party political spectrum. This is despite there being enough greenbelt territory within Greater London alone to accommodate 1.6m houses at average densities. Just a little of that land could go a long way to ending lots of Londoners' housing woes. Opposition is both visceral and informed by a fear of being accused of, as it were, going against nature by covering acres of it with bricks and mortar. Read more on the Guardian website.