The Prime Minister's number two was back in Ashton to open a newly built housing development on Friday
The deputy Prime Minister took some downtime following a rigorous week of interviews over the government’s approach to cladding and right to buy to open a newly built housing development.
READ MORE: 'Smug' Liam Gallagher hits back at fans claiming they were 'ripped off' over Oasis reunion Mrs Rayner has since claimed that she wants to reform the policy so that local authorities don’t lose out on the cash they put into social housing by having to sell them off at discounted rates. Following the release of the Grenfell report, she also stated that she wants to see quicker removal of dangerous cladding, which was one of the leading causes for Grenfell tower going up in flames.
Housing and communities is a key part of her portfolio in cabinet, so despite the two main issues on her plate this week were about Right to Buy and cladding, a housing development like the one she opened is her department's bread and butter. By supporting this latest Ashton scheme, it shows an appetite from Whitehall for these affordable housing developments.
Elaine remained tight-lipped about her conversation with the deputy Prime Minister, but believed it is positive that she turned up to the opening. The new tenant believes the area needs more housing like this one as there are many others like her who need better homes. Mr Bowker explained that Labour’s priority to bring in more housing is something that he can get on board with considering Southway Housing’s plan to build thousands more homes in the coming years. But the housing boss wants to see the planning process become slicker.
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