Government lays out housing plans but Burnham backtracks on social renting pledge – UK politics live

The government has announced a £10 billion housing plan, with 60% allocated to social renting. This figure contrasts with a previous call from the Prime Minister for the entire program to be dedicated to social homes. Separately, Reform UK has stated that under a government led by them, social housing tenants would face eviction for failing to maintain their gardens and properties. Reform UK chair Lee Anderson elaborated that this would include requirements for tenants to keep their homes decorated and gardens looked after. The article also mentions Andy Burnham's previous call for increased spending on social rent and council housebuilding, with the government asserting their current funding wave aligns with this.