Letwin proposes retrofit of all homes by 2017

Oliver Letwin this afternoon announced radical new plans to retrofit the entire British housing stock. But the proposals, which appeared to preempt a speech by Greg Clark tomorrow, provoked questions over the cost and feasibility of the proposals.

Housing represents clear ideological divide

Labour’s floor debates have been dominated by discussions on housing, described yesterday by Housing Minister, John Healey as being a “central campaign issue” in the run up to the next general election. Despite being largely supportive, members were critical oftest

Tory council house plans slammed by Minister

John Healey today became the most senior government minister to criticise secret Tory plans in Hammersmith & Fulham for widescale cuts in social housing. The remarks came after it emerged that £300,000 had been allocated by the council for consultants working on the new policy.