David Burton-Sampson

David Burton-Sampson

Labour — Southend West and Leigh

Speaking in the House of Commons on 13 November 2026

Debate

Homes and Planning Bill

Contribution

In Southend we hear similar concerns to what my hon. Friend is describing. I am proud of Southend-on-Sea city council, which has put £100 million towards new social housing and acquiring housing for social housing. Does my hon. Friend agree that often the issue here and across the whole country is political will? For example, the local planning situation in Southend is being frustrated by the Conservatives, Reform and the Greens. Without a good local plan, local areas cannot have the right type of housing that they need.

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