Steve Darling

Steve Darling

Liberal Democrat — Torbay

Speaking in the House of Commons on 13 November 2026

Debate

Homes and Planning Bill

Contribution

Only this week I was contacted by a single mother who is set to become homeless very soon. The letting agent demanded evidence of an income of £39,000—Torbay has the third-lowest average income in the country, at £27,000. I would welcome my good friend’s thoughts on how the Bill will provide levers to supply more affordable homes for families such as that of this lady in need.

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