“The dream of home ownership is closed off to younger people today” - Steve Reed, Housing Secretary

Steve Reed exclusively tells the New Statesman about the seven billion pounds Labour are giving to the six mayoral combined authorities for social and affordable housing.

In an interview with Oli Dugmore, Labour’s housing secretary outlines the plan, and discusses young people’s housing woes, abolishing landlords and his history with Morgan McSweeney.

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Steve Reed's £7bn affordable housing fund | Exclusive interview

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