Labour MP Chris Hinchliff is facing backlash after criticizing the government's Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which aims to reduce barriers to housing development. He advocates for a 'left alternative' that emphasizes environmental safeguards and increased council-controlled housing construction. His criticism highlights tensions within Labour as it seeks to reconcile ambitious housing goals with the need for ecological responsibility and community input in planning. Hinchliff's proposals include allowing councils to identify development sites and upholding residents' rights to challenge planning approvals.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill slashes so-called red tape, stripping back democracy and environmental protections. It lets developers off the hook for delaying builds to maximise profits.
We need a left alternative - mass council housebuilding and getting tough on developers. Empowering councils to determine the best locations for new homes is crucial.
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