Housing and planning: What are the right priorities for Britain?

4th September 2026

14:00 – 15:00

The Total Politics Theatre, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

Britain faces an acute housing shortage, with a growing need to build more homes while also supporting economic growth, local communities and infrastructure. Join the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and political representatives to debate the priorities for planning reform and how an effective planning system can deliver the homes the country needs.

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Speakers

Angus Parsad-Wyatt (Chair)

Director of Political Engagement, Total Politics

Neil Jefferson

CEO, HBF

Francesca O'Brien MS

Senned Shadow Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Reform UK

Chris Worral

Director, Build for Britain

Christopher Howart

Parliamentary Liaison LEad, Centre for a Better Britain

Ian Jopson

Director Sustainability and H&S

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