Autumn Statement 2016

Today the Chancellor announced his Autumn Statement. 

After speaking with constituents I questioned the Chancellor on affordable housing. 

Wandsworth Council have authorised over 10,000 new homes in the borough, of which 13% are deemed affordable. However, the cheapest house is a studio flat priced at £400,000. 

This is not affordable. I therefore asked the Chancellor 'what is an affordable home?'

His response: there is a consenus that we need to make all homes affordable, but to do this challenges around land supply need to be resolved. A housing white paper will be brought forward by the Communities Minister shortly.

​I am confident that this does not answer the question I asked. I will continue to fight for affordable housing for residents of Tooting. 

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