Conservative and Labour politicians have accused each other
of delivering the fewest new homes since the 1920s in the wake of the latest
CLG figures that show a 7% rise in starts over the last year, but a 9% drop in
completions.
“David Cameron’s
Government has presided over the lowest level of homes built than any other
peacetime Government since the 1920s,” said shadow housing minister Jack
Dromey. But communities minister Brandon Lewis said: “Today’s figures clearly
show government action is bringing confidence back into the housing market and
getting Britain building again, with starts increasing by a third
year-on-year.” Read more on the Housing
Excellence website.
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