Labour Pledges ‘Biggest Boost to Affordable Housing for a Generation’

Deputy party leader Angela Rayner declined to set a target but promised to unlock more government grants and prevent developers from dropping projects.

Labour Party Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and deputy leader Angela Rayner arrive at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, on Oct. 7, 2023. Stefan Rousseau/PA

Labour has promised on Saturday it will deliver “the biggest boost” to affordable housing for a generation ahead of the party’s annual conference in Liverpool.

Deputy party leader and shadow levelling up secretary Angela Rayner said it will be her “number one focus” to build social housing if Labour wins in the next general election.