Will Labour backbenchers try to block planning reform?

By Paul Smith 2024-07-10T06:39:00

The election result means many traditionally anti-development constituencies now have Labour MPs with small majorities. Will they oppose Starmer’s green belt plans? And if so will he stand up to them, asks Paul Smith.

“Thanks to our planning system, we have nowhere near enough homes in the right places,” said the Prime Minister.

“People cannot afford to move to where their talents can be matched with opportunity. Businesses cannot afford to grow and create jobs.”

Those aren’t the words of Sir Keir Starmer, but another new Prime Minister with a commanding majority – Boris Johnson, in 2020.

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