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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 33 MIN

Will Labour’s spending squeeze kill its big housing promise? – Politics Weekly UK

from Politics Weekly UK · host The Guardian

Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes is reportedly under serious threat. What’s gone wrong? And what happens if the government breaks its promise to tackle the housing crisis? John Harris talks to the political correspondent Kiran Stacey and social affairs correspondent Jessica Murray. Plus, will the chancellor’s charm offensive ease concerns about the huge spending cuts expected next week? And, could Labour learn something from Robert Jenrick’s social media success?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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