More than 100 possible sites are being considered for new towns in England – with each having the potential for 10-thousand homes.

Sir Keir Starmer’s promising to sweep away red tape and overcome environmental objections to get properties built.

That includes speeding up the process for constructing “tall buildings” – those of 18 metres or more.

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook, from Hammersmith, says plans are to build 1.5 million new homes before the next general election.