The article discusses the government's push to reshape housing policy in the UK, emphasizing the challenges many face in the housing market as house prices surge to record highs. It highlights the contrast between government ambitions for homeownership and the realities of homelessness, with statistics showing a significant increase in families without stable housing. The political implications are underscored, as Labour's commitment to building homes is contrasted with the previous government's failures, demonstrating growing support within the industry for the current government's approach to housing issues.
"We've been looking forward to this fight since the morning after the election," said a senior government source, almost with glee, about the government's changes to planning.
A blizzard of statistics show just how tough it is to buy a home if you can theoretically afford it, or how hard it can be to find decent accommodation if you struggle to make ends meet.
More than 159,000 children in England alone are homeless without a permanent address - a record high.
Sources in the sector welcome Labour's concentration and ambition on housing and contrast it with the 'negative' relationship with the previous government.
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