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"The government’s pledge of 1.5 million homes by the end of 2029 is a fantasy."

"At the current rate of building, it would take nearly six more years for the pledge to be met."

"There is no chance that the government’s plan for 1.5m homes will be delivered in five years."

"We think there will be roughly 840,000 new homes completions in the five years to 2028/29, 42% short of the Government target of 1.5 million."

"Across England, there’s little sign that Labour will hit their 1.5 million home target for this Parliament."

"Achieving 1.5 million homes in five years may not be impossible—but given the past failures to reach targets, it’s fair to remain skeptical until we see a credible roadmap for delivery."

From 2025-26 to 2029-30, we project around 1.3 million cumulative net additions to the housing stock.

"The current government, with a sizeable majority behind it, appears to be taking major steps to meet the challenge."

"I will not hesitate to do what it takes to build 1.5 million new homes over five years."

"Labour will get Britain building again, creating jobs across England, with 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament."

"We will break down the barriers to development and build the 1.5 million homes this country needs as part of our Plan for Change.”

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"Starmer has no intention of stopping the boats."

Starmer's "track record, Labour's track record, the Home Secretary's track record and their actions here in Britain suggest there is no desire, or plan, to actually stop the boats."

"The boats will come, and numbers are likely to continue rising."

Starmer is "on track to smash the record for small boat crossings, with numbers up 44%."

"Labour has no intention of doing this [reducing small boat crossings], and Martin Hewitt is the perfect example of their lack of action."

"It [small boat crossings] is 38% worse than the previous worst year, so things are getting worse, not better."

"It [reduction in small boat crossings] can be done if there's the political will."

"[W]e will stop at nothing to dismantle their [people-smuggling gangs] business models [illegal small boat crossings] and bring them to justice."

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Andy Burnham is set to be the next British prime minister after securing the Labour leadership on Monday.

Andy Burnham is set to be the next British prime minister after securing the Labour leadership on Monday.

The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/burnham-wins-makerfield-eyes-labour-leadership">new MP for Makerfield</a> received the backing of an additional 27 Labour colleagues to start the week, taking his total nominations from 322 to 349 and making it mathematically impossible for anyone else in the party to reach the 81 vote, or 20%, threshold.

The new MP for Makerfield received the backing of an additional 27 Labour colleagues to start the week, taking his total nominations from 322 to 349 and making it mathematically impossible for anyone else in the party to reach the 81 vote, or 20%, threshold.

It means the former Greater Manchester mayor is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader at a special party conference on Friday before becoming prime minister on the Monday that follows.

It means the former Greater Manchester mayor is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader at a special party conference on Friday before becoming prime minister on the Monday that follows.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/uk-starmer-resigns-as-prime-minister">Starmer announced his resignation</a> last month after poor local election results triggered a chorus of calls for him to step down and make way for someone else to lead the party.

Starmer announced his resignation last month after poor local election results triggered a chorus of calls for him to step down and make way for someone else to lead the party.

According to briefing notes seen by the media, Burnham was to tell an online call of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) on Monday that he intended to restore Labour's "broad church" approach as leader. Under Starmer's reign, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2024/uk-labour-suspends-mps-over-twochild-benefit-cap-vote">a number of MPs were suspended</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/starmer-suspends-four-labour-mps-over-welfare-rebellion">had the whip removed</a> if they disagreed with his policy positions.

According to briefing notes seen by the media, Burnham was to tell an online call of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) on Monday that he intended to restore Labour's "broad church" approach as leader. Under Starmer's reign, a number of MPs were suspended or had the whip removed if they disagreed with his policy positions.

According to the notes, Burnham was also to vow to "make sure he is accountable, visible and accessible," as well as vowing to improve the feedback loop between local communities, the PLP and the party leadership.

According to the notes, Burnham was also to vow to "make sure he is accountable, visible and accessible," as well as vowing to improve the feedback loop between local communities, the PLP and the party leadership.

Under Starmer's leadership, MPs lived under a sort of reign of terror where they could not express any opposition. Burnham's bid to restore the broad church approach, as well as to be more accessible, is a breath of fresh air and is the right mentality to deliver for the people of this country and make Labour successful again.

Under Starmer's leadership, MPs lived under a sort of reign of terror where they could not express any opposition. Burnham's bid to restore the broad church approach, as well as to be more accessible, is a breath of fresh air and is the right mentality to deliver for the people of this country and make Labour successful again.

When the Conservatives were in power, Labour rightly complained that a change of leadership does not automatically give the new prime minister a mandate from the British people. Now that Labour are in charge, they're hypocritically doing the same thing. Burnham needs to call an early election to test whether the British people want him, or someone else, to lead the country.

When the Conservatives were in power, Labour rightly complained that a change of leadership does not automatically give the new prime minister a mandate from the British people. Now that Labour are in charge, they're hypocritically doing the same thing. Burnham needs to call an early election to test whether the British people want him, or someone else, to lead the country.

There's a 35% chance that the U.K. will have a Labour Prime Minister on January 1, 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 35% chance that the U.K. will have a Labour Prime Minister on January 1, 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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