Justin Welby: Archbishop says 'moral responsibility' to change housing crisis 'blighting lives' of millions

His words come as a report sets out a new vision for England's housing system encouraging long-term thinking and implementation over short-termism.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the range of housing problems in England are 'blighting the lives and futures of millions of people' and insisted there is a 'moral responsibility' to change this. Justin Welby is to call for an end to 'short-termism' in housing policy as a new report advocating decent homes across England is launched in the House of Lords today.

' Read more:What immediate action could tackle 'out of control' rent prices?Renters criticise five-year wait for ban on no-fault evictions A 'systemic response' needed The report says England lacks a 'collective national vision' on housing policy, adding that 'politicians and the public have no shared understanding of what good looks like'.

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