Industry concerned by government instability in housing sector

By Jordan Marshall2018-04-30T15:07:00

Sajid Javid’s move to the Home Office sees the fourth new secretary of state responsible for housing in three years

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The construction industry has voiced concerns about the revolving door of secretaries of state running the ministry of housing, communities and local government.

Today, prime minister Theresa May appointed James Brokenshire as the fourth secretary of state responsible for housing in the space of three years as Sajid Javid (pictured) moves to the Home Office.

Mark Farmer, chief executive of Cast and author of a 2016 independent review into the capacity of the homebuilding industry, said the change put the industry in a tenuous position.

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