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Debate between Ellie Reeves and Alice Macdonald
Thursday 23rd January 2025

(6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alice Macdonald Portrait Alice Macdonald (Norwich North) (Lab/Co-op)
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T4. The Labour-led city council in Norwich was recently awarded £34 million in Government funding to help to unlock affordable homes and jobs at Anglia Square. This is long overdue, and will bring huge benefit to Norwich. It is a brilliant example of the Government’s mission for growth as part of our plan for change. Will my right hon. Friend update us on broader cross-Government plans to deliver the affordable housing needed across the country?

Ellie Reeves Portrait The Minister without Portfolio (Ellie Reeves)
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My hon. Friend has been a brilliant champion for more affordable housing in her constituency. Through our plan for change, we have committed to building 1.5 million homes this Parliament—the biggest increase in affordable housing in a generation, which will benefit families in Norwich and across the country. I am pleased to hear about the plans at Anglia Square, which are a powerful example of what can be achieved when a Labour council works with a Labour Government.