Labour is preparing to pitch to first-time buyers at the next election, as the clearest indication yet of Sir Keir Starmer’s policy direction is published next week.
The basis of Labour’s manifesto is expected to be released in the coming days, with insiders expecting a “barnacles off the boat” approach.
Insiders expect a higher profile for homebuilding policies and help to get people on the property ladder after Angela Rayner, the deputy leader, took over the housing brief. “She’ll probably give housing that extra bit of prominence,” one said.
The report is expected to include an expansion of a previously announced plan to give first-time buyers the initial option on new developments.
Party figures are understood to believe foreign investors and second-home owners are