Working closely with local partners, this government is determined to unleash growth in Greater Cambridge.

Alongside developing our ambitious draft Leasehold and Commonhold Bill, we continue to implement those leasehold reforms already in statute. Make sure you have your say on our leaseholder protections package – consultation closes this Friday👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/c...

We promised we would get Britain building. That’s exactly what we’re doing.

In our Plan for Change we promised to rebuild Britain by fast-tracking planning decisions on major economic infrastructure. We’ve delivered on that promise - giving the green light to the largest number of such projects in the first year of any parliament.

🚨4 DAYS TO GO🚨 🗣Service charge consultation closes on Friday 26th September at 23.59 gov.uk/government/con… 💥MP's, Journalists, Followers please repost this to ensure this important consultation profile is raised @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social

As our manifesto rightly argued, Palestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people. The UK government has acted today to protect the viability of the two-state solution by formally recognising the State of Palestine.

Yesterday’s planning application statistics were disappointing but we are seeing clear green shoots. Even accounting for the serious delivery challenges in London, Q2 figures released today show housing starts up 29% compared to last year. We’re getting Britain building again.

This government is determined not only to build more homes, but to build them better and faster. We want to see innovative small and medium-sized housebuilders thrive and the uptake of Modern Methods of Construction continue to grow.

To deliver homes at the scale, pace and quality England needs, we need to embrace Modern Methods of Construction. Good to visit Edaroth in Bradford this afternoon to see the high-quality, net zero MMC homes the company are delivering with social and affordable housing providers.

A pleasure to attend the @homebuildersfed.bsky.social planning conference in Birmingham this morning as the government embarks on the next stage of planning reform and continues to target remaining barriers to development.

Uncertainty about the application of the sequential test is causing real problems for housebuilders across the country. To ensure a proportionate, pragmatic and consistent approach to surface flood risk, we have today updated Planning Practice Guidance 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/guidance/flo...

This government is determined to drive local development plans to adoption as quickly as possible. Given its repeated failure to make progress, I have intervened to instruct Stockport Council to meet new deadlines. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Extensive engagement with the development industry has been integral to the bold planning reforms the government has undertaken over the past 14 months. Yesterday the Secretary of State and I met with housebuilders to discuss the next phase of reform and how we ramp up delivery.

🗨️ @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social "I know from my own efforts to support shared owners in my constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich that those affected by the building safety crisis often face unaffordable costs, often with no viable exit route other than a distressed sale." #SharedOwnership

The Tories knew that abolishing mandatory housing targets in 2023 would torpedo housing supply but they ploughed on regardless. We are all still paying the price. Labour is doing what is necessary, including enabling strategic Green Belt release, to get Britain building again.

The Renters’ Rights Bill returns from the House of Lords today. It will level decisively the playing field between landlord and tenant and transform the experience of private renting. England’s 11 million private renters need it to receive Royal Assent as quickly as possible.

Delighted to remain in post as Minister of State for Housing and Planning. Lots done, and lots more in the pipeline as we continue the work to tackle the housing crisis and ensure everyone has a safe, secure, decent and affordable home.

It has been both a pleasure and a privilege to work with Angela Rayner over the past two years. She’s put her heart and soul into delivering for this Labour government and leaves a legacy to be proud of.

I’m really pleased that David Prout has agreed to become the new Chair of Ebbsfleet Development Corporation. His appointment will reinvigorate this vital regeneration project. www.gov.uk/government/n...

As ever, a pleasure to sit down with Jason Morgan and members of the @cafctrust.bsky.social team to discuss their health, education, employment and violence reduction work across the constituency.

Good to catch up with Janet Denne, Chief Executive of the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, this morning to discuss Charlton House works and maintenance, local archives and more.

Over the past year, our New Homes Accelerator has expedited the delivery of almost 100k homes on large-scale housing developments across England. From today, six new sites will receive targeted support – speeding up the delivery of another 12k homes to buy and rent.

On this day in 1991, Ukraine declared its independence. Today and every day the UK stands with the brave people of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇬🇧

The Greenwich + Docklands International Festival’s free and unticketed programme of outdoor theatre, circus and dance opened yesterday. Find out what events are taking place over the coming fortnight here 👇🏻 festival.org/gdif-2025/

Good to visit Northstowe in Cambridgeshire today to see progress on Phase 2 of its masterplan. After years of faltering development, our New Homes Accelerator is speeding up the delivery of new affordable homes and essential infrastructure in the town.

This Labour government was elected on a manifesto committed to giving renters greater security, rights and protections. When Parliament returns we expect the Lords to work constructively with us to ensure the swift passage of the Renters’ Rights Bill. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Strong construction growth in today’s economic figures. ONS output data shows private housebuilding up 5.7% on the same quarter last year. Ignore the naysayers - this Labour government is getting Britain building.

Lovely piece by Patrick Kidd as the Royal Observatory embarks on its First Light redevelopment project 👇🏻 www.thetimes.com/article/68e6...

Absolutely delighted that Amy Rees has agreed to take up the role of Chief Executive of Homes England. Amy is an outstanding leader who will ensure the Agency is playing its full part in driving forward the government’s ambitious housebuilding agenda. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Huge tracts of railway land are lying unused in strategic and sustainable locations. This government is acting to unlock these brownfield sites to deliver much-needed housing and drive regeneration across our towns and cities. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Palestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people. Today, the government has set out the steps it will take to protect the viability of the two-state solution, including in respect of recognising the state of Palestine. www.gov.uk/government/n...

On site at Morris Walk and Maryon Road this afternoon to see the fantastic progress being made on the Woolwich Estates regeneration programme. Hundreds of affordable homes for local residents, including 175 council homes. #GetBritainBuilding

Loving this month's cover @insidehousing.bsky.social!

The Football Governance Bill received Royal Assent today. It is now law. Stronger protection for the clubs we love and more say for fans in how they are run.

This Labour government is bringing forward the next generation of new towns. In doing so, we want the active support of local leaders and communities, but be in no doubt that site selection will ultimately be based on what is in the national interest. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Out on the doorstep in West Greenwich this afternoon. Thanks to all those residents who took the time to speak to us.

When it comes to development and the environment, we must move beyond a failing status quo. To provide confidence that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill delivers the win-win we know it will, we have today tabled a package of amendments to Part 3 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/p...

Great to visit Citizens House in Sydenham today and meet residents. Community-led housing delivers social and affordable homes for local people and gives local communities a greater say on where new homes are built and how they are designed. We want to see the sector grow.

This government is supporting rural communities to build new homes for local people. Building on the funding available from our new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, we’re giving particular focus to how we can boost the supply of rural affordable housing. #RuralHousingWeek

Woolwich Town Centre will see an enhanced police presence this summer to clamp down on anti-social behaviour, theft and street crime. I very much welcome the ongoing support from @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social to make Woolwich safer. www.london.gov.uk/fresh-action...

Full service charge protection consultation here 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/c...

Further details about our plans to protect leaseholders across the country from opaque and unfair service charges and fees 👇🏻 questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...

Leaseholders across the country are at the mercy of opaque and unaffordable service charges and unscrupulous managing agents. Today, Labour is acting to protect leaseholders from service charge abuse and ensure landlords and managing agents are robustly held to account.

Today, we have set out our plan to kickstart a decade of social and affordable housing renewal. Here’s how we’ll do it 🧵

This government will never compromise when it comes to upholding building safety standards but the performance of the regulator is delaying the delivery of high-rise buildings across the country. Today, we are taking action with a package of reforms 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/n...

A real pleasure to attend Armed Forces Day celebrations on Barrack Field this morning and personally thank all the men and women based at Woolwich Station for their selfless service and sacrifice.   #ArmedForcesDay2025

We have today laid regulations to bring Awaab’s Law and electrical safety standards into effect for the social rented sector from this Autumn. This Labour government is driving a transformational and lasting change in the safety and quality of social housing.

After careful consideration, I voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its Third Reading today. I’m hugely grateful to each and every constituent who took the time to write to me to share their views, and in many cases personal stories, ahead of the debate.

Housing bank will be established by April 2026, @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social tells Today and will deliver long term return for taxpayers. 💷 Backed by £16bn of new funding plus £5bn of new capital grant funding 🏘️ Expected to deliver 500k homes over its lifetime and 60k in this parliament

Warmest congratulations to Katie Kendrick, Cath Williams and Joanne Darbyshire who have each received OBEs for services to housing and leaseholders. Thank you for all you've done through the National Leasehold Campaign to progress leasehold reform. www.gov.uk/government/p...