Brokenshire On The Spot Over ‘No Deal’ Housebuilding

On the spot over the future for low-cost housing post-Brexit, James Brokenshire turned his fire on – the last Labour government. At MHCLG questions in the Commons this afternoon (March 4), Healey called on Brokenshire to commit to £4bn for new low cost homes next year in the event of a No Deal Brexit. Healey had teased Brokenshire in asking how many fewer homes might be built in the event of No Deal, referencing the Bank of England assessment of a 30% plunge in house prices – double the fall after the global financial crash. Brokenshire did not directly address Healey’s call for commitment. Read more on 24housing.

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