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Chris Worrall

Social Housing in the UK
Opinion

A Chance to Build: Why reforming planning committees is essential to tackle the housing crisis

Chris Worrall
11 December, 2024

Planning committees are often dominated by councillors whose decisions reflect political convenience and vocal local opposition rather than the broader public interest.

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Opinion

It’s not the financialisation of housing that is causing the housing crisis: It’s a lack of supply

Chris Worrall
3 December, 2024

The accusation that housing has suddenly turned into a financial commodity ignores history

A placard with text reading "There is no planet B"
Opinion

The degrowth agenda is a political dead end masquerading as environmental salvation

Chris Worrall
2 December, 2024

Let’s build the future we want to see, not destroy it.

Social Housing in the UK
Opinion

Why Labour must continue to lead the YIMBY revolution

Chris Worrall
27 November, 2024

“The status quo is not neutral. Every day that we fail to build enough housing, we are choosing to deepen inequality and stifle opportunity.”

Housing
Opinion

The Bottleneck in UK’s Building Safety Approval: A Threat to Housing Development

Chris Worrall
31 October, 2024

Without reform, the government’s goal of building 1.5 million homes by the end of this parliament will remain out of reach, and the housing crisis will continue to deepen.

Social Housing in the UK
Opinion

Britain’s housing crisis is being worsened by outdated review mechanisms. It’s time to abolish them

Chris Worrall
22 October, 2024

Britain’s housing crisis is being worsened by outdated and obstructive planning policies, and the review mechanisms

Housing
Opinion

Here is the solution on how to get Britain building the houses the country so desperately needs

Chris Worrall
17 October, 2024

The housing crisis in the UK requires bold, forward-thinking solutions that address the needs of all communities

Brownfield
Opinion

Building Up: How Brownfield Planning Passports Can Lift the UK out of its Housing Crisis

Chris Worrall
15 October, 2024

Incorporating density bonuses into brownfield planning passports can unlock new supply and ensure more schemes meet affordable housing thresholds

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Opinion

Inside the YIMBY rally at Labour Party Conference

Chris Worrall
27 September, 2024

Chris Worrall writes on the rally which shows ‘the moment has indeed well and truly come for the YIMBY movement’

Rachel Reeves
Opinion

The YIMBY movement proudly backs Rachel Reeves’ announcements on housing and infrastructure

Chris Worrall
11 July, 2024

In Rachel Reeves’ first speech as Chancellor, Labour set out plans to rebuild Britain in its bid to make every part of the nation better off.

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