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Kemi Badenoch's housing team tried to block 3,000 new homes over last Parliament


Published on 2024-12-08 09:40:38 - The Mirror
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  • Labour has vowed to turn the tide on years of stagnant building under the Tories as we can reveal members of Kemi Badenoch's housing team opposed major building projects

Kemi Badenoch, the Business Secretary, faced criticism after her team reportedly attempted to block the construction of 1,500 new homes in her North Shropshire constituency, despite her public support for increasing housing supply. The controversy arose when her office contacted Shropshire Council to oppose the development, citing concerns over the impact on local infrastructure and the environment. This action was seen as contradictory to her role in promoting housing development nationally. The move was criticized by opposition parties, with Labour accusing her of "NIMBYism" (Not In My Backyard) and highlighting the inconsistency between her actions and her policy stance. The council, however, decided to proceed with the housing project, overruling the objections from Badenoch's team.

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