Housing secretary Steve Reed (pictured) has called on developers and housebuilders to help build 1.5 million homes after meeting with industry leaders this week.
Reed and Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook said they will work with the sector to speed up housebuilding and tackle issues like complex planning rules.
Reed said: “I want us to build, baby, build, so we can put the key to a decent home into the hands of every single family that needs it.
“We are doubling down on our plans to unleash one of the biggest eras of building in our country’s history and we are backing the builders all the way.
“Through major planning reform and investment, 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.”
