All labour party articles
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OpinionLet’s avoid the green belt becoming a giant cul-de-sac
Labour says it wants to build housing on the ‘grey belt’, but how can architects help ensure this doesn’t end up as just more suburban sprawl, asks Chloë Phelps
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NewsHousebuilder boss predicts Starmer’s plans will not deliver ‘a single house’ in next five years
Peter Truscott casts doubts over Labour policy
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NewsStarmer pledges ‘to build a new Britain’ and 'bulldoze' path through planning system
Labour leader unveils proposal to “bulldoze” the planning system and build 1.5 million homes in five years as party aims for decade in power
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NewsBurnham says pre-covid rail plan for the north should be built in full
Mayor’s comments come as shadow rail minister questions “implications” of government handling of HS2
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NewsStarmer to present ‘new towns’ plan as part of ‘national renewal’ strategy
Labour leader expected to loosen planning rules and incentivise ’Georgian townhouse-style’ design
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OpinionSunak’s speech revealed the Tories are bereft of ideas, but what does Labour have to offer?
All eyes will be on Labour during the coming week, but there is little so far to get architects and built environment professionals excited, writes Ben Flatman
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NewsLabour support for HS2 appears to weaken as Tories eye further cuts
Prime minister’s ‘mind made up’ on Euston and northern phase
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NewsLabour planning overhaul of compulsory purchase rules to make owners sell land more cheaply
Proposals by shadow levelling up secretary Lisa Nandy would go beyond the Conservatives’ planned changes to compulsory purchase orders
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OpinionBritain is crumbling – politics needs to address the built environment
When will politicians start giving the built environment the attention that it deserves, asks Ben Flatman
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BlogsMayoral candidates given a grilling
BD reporter Elizabeth Hopkirk was at the London Citizens mayoral assembly, the largest live audience the candidates will face