WE'LL TURN THE TIDE.

Reeves' £39bn affordable homes vow to beat crisis

- LIZZY BUCHAN Political Editor

AMID the crippling housing crisis, Labour's pledge to build more affordable homes will be welcome news to those struggling to find a decent place to live.

Rachel Reeves will today unveil a £39billion package for hundreds of thousands of new properties over the next decade.

The Chancellor's vow is part of Labour's promise to build 1.5 million houses before the next election.

A source said: "We're turning the tide against the unacceptable housing crisis in this country with the biggest boost to social and affordable housing investment in a generation, delivering on our Plan for Change commitment to get Britain building."