Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner supports Somerset Council in developing 18,000 homes amid the phosphate crisis, emphasizing balanced development and environmental solutions.

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner pledges support for Somerset Council to develop 18,000 homes amid the phosphate crisis. She emphasizes the need for balanced development and long-term environmental solutions, such as creating wetlands or fallowing agricultural land. A government taskforce will work with councils to ensure developers provide infrastructure and community funding.