Labour Government

“In the 2024 general election, the Labour government promised to build 1.5 million homes in England by the end of the decade but housebuilders have warned the target could be missed.”

“The move, confirmed by the Labour government on Thursday, will add an estimated 1.5 million teenagers to the electoral register”

“will be given a 20% cut to business rates”

“In July, the Labour government said pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates on top of rates relief announced in January.”

“The Labour government has pledged to build 14,000 new prison places by 2031.”

“Under Labour, the rate paid on Remote Gaming Duty jumped from 21 per cent to 40 per cent on April 1, 2026.”

“The Labour government first put forward the plan to give Exeter and Norwich city councils wider powers in 2007”

“In 2007, the Labour government announced a target of building an extra three million homes in England by 2020 to help deal with the growing demand for houses.”

“was due to start in schools from September”

“Under the Labour Government's planning framework, Cornwall's new housing target is 4,400 homes per year, a 68% increase on its previous target.”