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Reeves declares war on Labour ‘blockers’ standing in the way of growth

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Rachel Reeves warns MPs and peers not to put their own interests above those of the country’ She said anyone attempting to block the Planning and Infrastructure Bill would stifle economic growth’ Her remarks signal a growing rift between Number 11 and Left-wing figures in the party including Ed Miliband and Sir Sadiq Khan over her vow to prioritise growth above net zero targets.

Britain Remade, a pro-growth campaign group, has estimated the change could lead to the creation of 325,000 extra new homes in London alone.

Mel Stride , the shadow chancellor said voters would be sceptical about the plans as Labour have a long history of saying one thing, and then doing another”.