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Robert Jenrick says he regrets sitting next to and texting Tory donor at heart of Westferry row as he defends planning shake-up
Robert Jenrick says he regrets sitting next to and texting Tory donor at heart of Westferry row as he defends planning shake-up
Communities
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said he regrets sitting next to and exchanging messages with a Conservative donor at the heart of a major planning row, as he outlined a raft of changes to England’s home-building rules.
Robert Jenrick to unveil radical shake-up of ‘complex and outdated planning system’ this week
Communities
Robert Jenrick to unveil radical shake-up of ‘complex and outdated planning system’ this week
Robert Jenrick defends approving Tory donor’s £1bn development and dismisses lobbying claims as ‘occupational hazard’
Communities
Robert Jenrick defends approving Tory donor’s £1bn development and dismisses lobbying claims as ‘occupational hazard’
Labour accuse Rishi Sunak of £1.3bn ‘secret giveaway’ to landlords and second home owners
Communities
Labour accuse Rishi Sunak of £1.3bn ‘secret giveaway’ to landlords and second home owners
Theresa May urges bosses not to force domestic abuse victims to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Theresa May urges bosses not to force domestic abuse victims to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Young people should be automatically registered to vote in bid tackle threat to election 'integrity', peers demand
Communities
Young people should be automatically registered to vote in bid tackle threat to election 'integrity', peers demand
Homelessness and lack of stable housing is landing more released prisoners back in jail, watchdog warns ministers
Communities
Homelessness and lack of stable housing is landing more released prisoners back in jail, watchdog warns ministers
The House Live
Planning reform must protect green spaces, not give a blank cheque to developers
Communities
By Caroline Lucas MP
Planning reform must protect green spaces, not give a blank cheque to developers
Our farmers deserve the digital infrastructure to grow their business and thrive in a technological world
Communities
By Lord Holmes
Our farmers deserve the digital infrastructure to grow their business and thrive in a technological world
Introducing Six – Sellafield’s new social impact programme Member content
Communities
By Sellafield Ltd
Introducing Six – Sellafield’s new social impact programme
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Public confidence in ministers’ handling of coronavirus shattered by ‘Dominic Cummings effect’ — study
Public confidence in ministers’ handling of coronavirus shattered by ‘Dominic Cummings effect’ — study
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer overtakes Boris Johnson as voters’ choice for PM for first time — poll
Keir Starmer overtakes Boris Johnson as voters’ choice for PM for first time — poll
Coronavirus
Priti Patel ‘wants to send in the Navy’ amid Channel migrant crossings
Priti Patel ‘wants to send in the Navy’ amid Channel migrant crossings
Defence
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No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse
Coronavirus
By Rosie Duffield MP, Neil Coyle MP and Bob Blackman MP
No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse
This lockdown throws into sharp relief why it’s essential that domestic abuse survivors are guaranteed the right to a safe home, write Rosie Duffield, Neil Coyle and Bob Blackman
By creating a network of ‘community shields’ we can stop the spread of Covid-19 – and support those in isolation
Coronavirus
By Caroline Lucas MP
By creating a network of ‘community shields’ we can stop the spread of Covid-19 – and support those in isolation
A community-based response can suppress the spread of Covid-19, provide support to patients in their own homes and give people the reassurance they need that they will be safe when the lockdown is lifted
Communities news
Member content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB expresses concern over quality in Government's PDR White Paper
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Government’s White Paper Planning for the Future – outlining reforms to the country’s planning system.
Robert Jenrick vows to ‘cut red tape’ with major planning shake-up — but Labour brand it a ‘developer’s charter’ amid social housing warning
Communities
Robert Jenrick vows to ‘cut red tape’ with major planning shake-up — but Labour brand it a ‘developer’s charter’ amid social housing warning
A host of changes to England’s planning system will “cut red tape, but not standards”, Robert Jenrick has claimed, as critics accused the Government of weakening social housing requirements.
Ending 'no DSS' discrimination is long overdue, but Government must do more to prevent the impending homelessness crisis
Communities
By Thangam Debbonaire MP
Ending "no DSS" discrimination is long overdue, but Government must do more to prevent the impending homelessness crisis
The government has failed to make adequate preparations ahead of the ban on evictions running out in August, emergency legislation must be tabled to prevent an evictions crisis.
The Government's scandalously slow progress of removing flammable cladding has left residents trapped, desperate and living in terror
Communities
By Rushanara Ali MP
The Government's scandalously slow progress of removing flammable cladding has left residents trapped, desperate and living in terror
Three years on from Grenfell, it's time government prioritised funding to protect the 60,000 residents still living in unsafe tower blocks with highly flammable cladding.
Quarter of a million renters could lose their homes when coronavirus eviction ban ends, ministers are warned
Coronavirus
Quarter of a million renters could lose their homes when coronavirus eviction ban ends, ministers are warned
Almost a quarter of a million private renters in England could be at risk of eviction when a government ban on the practice comes to an end next month, a major housing charity is warning.
We can prevent the deluge of homelessness and unemployment that threatens to engulf us
Coronavirus
By Lord Bird
We can prevent the deluge of homelessness and unemployment that threatens to engulf us
Thousands of families are at risk of losing their homes due to Covid. We must act now to prevent this.
Sir Keir Starmer says he regrets calling Black Lives Matter movement 'a moment'
Communities
Sir Keir Starmer says he regrets calling Black Lives Matter movement 'a moment'
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he regrets describing the Black Lives Matter movement as "a moment".
Evictions set to resume next month as MPs warn of impending homelessness crisis
Coronavirus
Evictions set to resume next month as MPs warn of impending homelessness crisis
The government has confirmed evictions are set to resume next month amid warnings of a potential homelessness crisis as the UK begins to emerge from lockdown.
Keir Starmer warns councils facing £10bn funding ‘black hole’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Communities
Keir Starmer warns councils facing £10bn funding ‘black hole’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Councils are facing a £10bn funding “black hole” amid the coronavirus crisis, Keir Starmer is set to warn.
Coronavirus crisis will see ‘catastrophic’ drop in new social housing, ministers are warned
Coronavirus
Coronavirus crisis will see ‘catastrophic’ drop in new social housing, ministers are warned
The coronavirus pandemic will lead to 84,000 fewer homes being built this year and a “catastrophic” fall in social housing starts, according to new analysis.
Robert Jenrick overruled senior officials who ‘begged’ him to block Tory donor’s £1bn development, says whistleblower
Communities
Robert Jenrick overruled senior officials who ‘begged’ him to block Tory donor’s £1bn development, says whistleblower
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has been accused of overruling senior civil servants who “begged” him not to approve a £1billion development from a Tory donor, according to a Whitehall whistleblower.
Just one in six Labour voters think Keir Starmer wrong to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey, snap poll shows
Communities
Just one in six Labour voters think Keir Starmer wrong to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey, snap poll shows
Just 16% of Labour voters think Keir Starmer was wrong to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey amid a row over anti-semitism, according to a new poll.
Westferry row: Boris Johnson has ‘full confidence’ in Robert Jenrick as Labour say PM’s ‘judgement’ in question
Communities
Westferry row: Boris Johnson has ‘full confidence’ in Robert Jenrick as Labour say PM’s ‘judgement’ in question
Boris Johnson still has full confidence in Robert Jenrick and considers a row over a controversial housing development pushed for by a Tory donor “closed”, Number 10 has said.
The Breakfast Briefing: Jenrick and Desmond texts revealed in planning row, PLUS climate watchdog tells ministers not to waste Covid-19 crisis
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Jenrick and Desmond texts revealed in planning row, PLUS climate watchdog tells ministers not to waste Covid-19 crisis
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Thursday, June 25.
Tory dinner did not ‘buy Richard Desmond a decision’ in Robert Jenrick planning row, minister says
Communities
Tory dinner did not ‘buy Richard Desmond a decision’ in Robert Jenrick planning row, minister says
A Conservative fundraising dinner did not buy billionaire Tory donor Richard Desmond “a decision” from Robert Jenrick over a controversial property development, minister Nadhim Zahawi has said.
Robert Jenrick facing fresh questions over Tory donor planning row after 'explosive' documents released
Communities
Robert Jenrick facing fresh questions over Tory donor planning row after 'explosive' documents released
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick must explain "explosive" new documents on his contact with a Conservative donor whose property development he controversially approved, Labour have said.
Ministers pledge extra £105m to keep homeless people off the streets during pandemic
Coronavirus
Ministers pledge extra £105m to keep homeless people off the streets during pandemic
The Government is committing £105million to keep homeless people in hotels during the coronavirus pandemic.
Labour mounts Commons bid for Robert Jenrick documents in Tory donor planning row
Communities
Labour mounts Commons bid for Robert Jenrick documents in Tory donor planning row
Labour are mounting a Commons bid to force Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to publish all documents relating to a controversial planning decision.
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson’s two-metre plan, ‘appalling’ Reading terror, and Tory trouble on Sunday trading
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson’s two-metre plan, ‘appalling’ Reading terror, and Tory trouble on Sunday trading
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Monday, June 22.
Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan
Coronavirus
Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan
Construction sites could see longer working hours to help them maintain social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, ministers have said.
Dominic Raab says he would not take the knee for Black Lives Matter as it is ‘a symbol of subjugation’
Communities
Dominic Raab says he would not take the knee for Black Lives Matter as it is ‘a symbol of subjugation’
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said he would not kneel in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement he views it as a “symbol of subjugation and subordination”.
Robert Jenrick row: MPs demand papers on £1bn Richard Desmond property deal as they warn public trust could be ‘eroded‘
Communities
Robert Jenrick row: MPs demand papers on £1bn Richard Desmond property deal as they warn public trust could be ‘eroded‘
Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick is facing fresh pressure to release papers on his controversial decision to grant planning permission on a site owned by a Conservative donor.
Marcus Rashford slams Therese Coffey over tweet on water supply amid free school meals campaign
Coronavirus
Marcus Rashford slams Therese Coffey over tweet on water supply amid free school meals campaign
Marcus Rashford has slammed Therese Coffey over her comments about families’ access to hot water in response to his free school meals campaign.
Labour hits out amid reports Number 10 adviser Munira Mirza will set up Boris Johnson’s race commission
Communities
Labour hits out amid reports Number 10 adviser Munira Mirza will set up Boris Johnson’s race commission
Labour MPs have claimed Boris Johnson’s new commission on racial inequalities will be “dead on arrival” amid controversy over the involvement of a top Downing Street adviser who has been critical of past inquiries into the issue.
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Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes