Mayor Sadiq Khan is proposing a controversial shift in policy aimed at addressing London's housing crisis by allowing construction on green belt lands. This announcement sparked outrage from political opponents, particularly Susan Hall, who censured Khan for breaking promises to protect these areas. Khan defended the decision by highlighting the continued housing shortfall despite his administration's achievements in home building. He noted the struggles faced by young residents, including the necessity for affordable housing, while revealing that housing construction in London has significantly decreased recently. Public consultations will inform this new approach to utilizing green belt land.
Sir Sadiq Khan acknowledges a policy shift on housing, stating: "It's for a very simple reason. We've made really positive progress... but we're still falling way short of the needs of our city."
Khan has faced severe backlash for this decision, with Tory leader Susan Hall criticizing him on social media, asserting: "Even I believed you, because you said it so often."
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