Local councillor Monique Bonney of Rodmersham, Kent opposes the proposed development of 8,400 homes by Quinn Estates, citing concerns about affordability and infrastructure, such as the lack of medical facilities in the area. Despite local opposition, the government, led by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, has intervened to take over the planning application, aiming to address housing shortages by setting mandatory targets for new homes and prioritizing brownfield sites for development while considering building on green belt land. The government’s proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework aim to streamline the planning process and deliver housing and infrastructure more efficiently.
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'A Great British Institution': No 10 Defends Sandwiches After Kemi Badenoch Says They Aren't 'Real Food'
Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch have engaged in a playful disagreement over sandwiches, with Badenoch stating that she does not consider them to be "real food" and prefers steak for lunch. Starmer, on the other hand, is content with a sandwich lunch and celebrates it as a British institution. The debate took a political turn when Badenoch criticized Starmer for not prioritizing farmers' concerns over inheritance tax changes, prompting a response from the Prime Minister's...
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