Angela Rayner: “The government was "determined more than ever to devolve power closer to the people we represent”

Families can’t be left raising children without a place to call home, and none of us should spend years waiting for somewhere safe and affordable to live.

In light of legal advice, I want to satisfy myself firstly that the right process is in place, that it is robust, and of course complies with the law

A safe, secure home is the foundation of opportunity, but too many people are being priced out of the communities where they want to live and work

I want to fully test whether our proposals for local government reorganisation meet the priorities of a new administration and a new prime minister and any additional considerations.