Rachel Maclean has been named as the brand new housing minister, turning into the 15th for the reason that Conservative Celebration got here into energy and the sixth housing minister this 12 months.
Maclean was confirmed because the Minister of State within the Division for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) as a part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle. She replaces Lucy Frazer, who has been introduced as the brand new secretary for tradition, media and sport.
Rachel Maclean tweeted earlier at present: “Delighted to be appointed as Minister in @luhc. Trying ahead to a brand new problem, tackling one of many defining points the federal government faces. I begin now!”
A authorities spokesperson advised the BBC: “We’re completely dedicated to creating positive the housing market works for everybody.
“Rising the variety of genuinely inexpensive properties is central to our levelling up mission and since 2010 we’ve got delivered over 620,000 inexpensive properties in England, together with over 160,000 for social lease.
“The Levelling Up and Regeneration Invoice will give communities energy to carry ahead the precise properties in the precise locations…”
