Minister hails the government’s ‘new homes accelerator’

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook says the government’s ‘new homes accelerator’ has “unlocked and sped up the delivery of almost 100,000 homes” in the past year. Report by Blairm. Like us on..

Minister defends govt’s handling of small boat crossings

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook insists the government is making “tangible progress” in reducing small boat crossings but admits “we want to see more rapid change”. Report by Blairm. Like us..

Minister: Reform UK migrant plans are unworkable gimmicks

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook describes Reform UK’s plans for mass deportations of migrants as “unworkable gimmicks” and says Nigel Farage’s plans to negotiate returns agreements with..

Minister insists govt will not withdraw from ECHR

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook insists the government are “not planning to either withdraw permanently or temporarily” from the European Convention on Human Rights but admits the ECHR does need..