The former head of the civil service has called on
ministers to change their view of social housing. Lord Kerslake has issued a
stinging criticism of the government’s housing policy. The peer said his advice
to ministers was that they should hold back on implementing the housing and
planning act in full, given the current national situation.“If they’re
rational, the government will put some housing bill policies on the
backburner.” He added: “Estate renewal has great potential but we can’t just
bulldoze in there and think residents will be happy.” The peer defended
communities secretary Greg Clark, saying he had been “lumbered with ridiculous
policies”. Read more on 24dash.
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