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Starmer sets out plans for 10,000-home new towns

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a plan for up to 12 new towns in England, aiming to address housing shortages.
Each new town could contain 10,000 or more homes, with the Government pledging to remove obstacles to development.
The Prime Minister stated that the initiative is inspired by King Charles to create 'beautiful communities' for many people.
Starmer emphasized the need for urgent action to provide homes and infrastructure for local communities.

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BBC News

Work on new towns to begin by 2029, housing minister says

It comes after more than 100 sites put themselves forward for consideration by a government taskforce.

9 days ago·United Kingdom

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Telegraph & Argus

More than 100 potential locations set out for new towns in England

Keir Starmer has promised “the largest housebuilding programme since the post-war era” with plans for more than 100 new towns in England

10 days ago·Bradford, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

More than 100 new towns being considered by ministers

The Labour government has made housebuilding one of its primary goals. Sir Keir Starmer has also doubled down on his war on NIMBYs.

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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Le Monde

UK PM vows 'new towns' in England to alleviate housing crunch

The government said in a press release that it was considering more than 100 sites across England for the new urban areas. The towns will be 'well-designed, beautiful communities with affordable housing, GP [doctor's] surgeries, schools and public transport where people will want to live.'

10 days ago·Paris, France

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