The article discusses Labour's ambitious housing plan, which aims to create 1.5 million homes in five years. Despite commitments from leaders like Sir Keir Starmer, the construction industry warns this target is unattainable due to a shortage of workers. The Considerate Constructors Scheme has highlighted that major infrastructure projects are at risk from this staffing crisis. While Labour leaders stress urgency, the gap in recruitment presents a significant hurdle to their housing ambitions.
While Sir Keir has said ministers are urgently using all levers available to build the homes we need... the CCS said the government's major infrastructure projects are at risk because of a black hole in recruitment.
Angela Rayner insists there is no excuse for not meeting her ambitious home-building target; however, the construction industry warns that achieving this goal is unfeasible without enough workers.
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