Steve Reed
The Catalyst
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Steve Reed is the new Housing Secretary focused on revitalizing housing development in the UK. This interview reveals his commitment to mobilizing change and addressing deep-rooted issues in the housing sector, reflecting a proactive and persuasive leadership style.
“West Sussex will benefit from eventual local government reorganisation, just as other areas will, because of the savings from two-tier duplication, which we can plough straight into the frontline services that matter to the hon. Gentleman’s constituents and residents across the county. As I said to the hon.”
“On Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and West Sussex, I am not making announcements today, because further time is required to get the decisions right. Everyone involved wants to see stronger local councils delivering better local services that will improve the lives of the people we serve.”
“I thank my hon. Friend for her question and for sharing her views with me in advance of this statement. Of course, I would be more than happy to ensure that the meeting she has requested goes ahead, and that she and other colleagues in the county are able to express their views directly to a Minister.”
“I thank my hon. Friend for his question and always championing the interests of his residents. I would remind him that through fair funding, we have realigned Government funding for local authorities with deprivation and need, which will ensure that funding is distributed fairly in a way that it was not during the 14 years of the previous…”
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — 'Build Baby Build': The new housing secretary, Steve Reed
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