Construction is the world's biggest polluter, yet Labour still refuses to tackle it | Simon Jenkins
Briefly

The construction industry, accounting for 37% of global emissions, is seldom criticized despite being the largest greenhouse gas emitter, overshadowing oil companies and cars.
Rachel Reeves' budget highlights a bias towards new building projects, continuing to exempt them from VAT while enforcing taxes on refurbishments, reinforcing pollution.
Keir Starmer's commitment to demolish local opposition in housing development underscores a historical negligence towards carbon-intensive planning strategies, risking the environment.
Britain's systemic failures in housing regulation, like frozen council tax bands, keep millions in oversized homes and discourage movement, complicating housing shortages.
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