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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Leaseholders across the country are being routinely gouged by freeholders and managing agents acting on their behalf. Today, we’ve announced we will cap exorbitant administration and permission fees and legislate for the independent regulation of managing agents.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It’s not a silver bullet but bringing more empty homes back into use can help solve the housing crisis. Today, we’re announcing strengthened powers for councils to take control of long-term empty homes and use them to house families in need.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We’re acting to support those who can’t rely on help from the bank of Mum and Dad. Our Your First Home scheme will help more families get their first rung on the housing ladder with a deposit of just 2.5%. Less to save upfront and lower monthly costs. Help is on the way for first-time buyers.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

An honour and a privilege to welcome the 1st Battalion, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, back to Woolwich this week after their two-year tour in Cyprus.

Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP welcoming the 1st Battalion, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, back to Woolwich this week after their two-year tour in Cyprus.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Charlton House looking stunning this evening.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A pleasure to visit the Royal Greenwich Trust School this morning to speak with pupils and teachers. The school has improved markedly over recent years and I look forward to continuing to support it.

Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP speaking to members of the student council on a visit to the Royal Greenwich Trust School.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Nature Restoration Fund established by our Planning and Infrastructure Act was designed to unlock a win-win for development and nature. Today’s publication of the first draft Environmental Delivery Plan shows how it will help build homes and drive nature recovery. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Government unveils plans to unlock over 15,000 new homes

First plan under new Nature Restoration Fund to help deliver up to 15,780 new homes in Norfolk

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A Sunday north of the river to support @sagal-a.bsky.social in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election. From child refugee to community champion, Sagal was made in Camden and will make a fantastic MP for the area.

Matthew Pennycook MP and Greenwich and Woolwich activists campaigning for Sagal Abdi-Wali in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Delighted our Social Housing Bill passed its Second Reading this week. At its heart are radical reforms to the Right to Buy to protect precious social rented homes and incentivise the building of more of them. The Bill also gives greater protections to tenants who are victims of domestic abuse.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A real pleasure to deliver the keynote address at this year’s Housing Community Summit in Liverpool. Over the past 26 months, this Labour government has laid the foundations for a renewal of social and affordable housing. Lots more to be done to finish the job we’ve started.

The Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Housing Community Summit in Liverpool.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Leasehold is blighting lives. Leasehold is an anachronism in the twenty-first century. This Labour government is going to do what’s necessary, by the end of this Parliament, to dismantle it and emancipate leaseholders across the country👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/s...

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Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

An update on the government's vision for ending the feudal leasehold system.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This Labour government has made the biggest investment in social and affordable housing in a generation through our 10-year £39bn Programme. Today, we’ve allocated the first wave of funding from it to deliver tens of thousands of council, social and affordable homes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years

Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

We're determined to give elected mayors the tools they need to set the strategic direction of development in their areas and to speed up delivery. That's why we're rolling out new planning powers to enable mayors to effectively deliver new homes and regeneration. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is consulting on its final draft Local Plan. I strongly encourage constituents to share their feedback by emailing: local-plan-consultation@royalgreenwich.gov.uk You have until Sunday 6 Sept to do so 👇🏻 communityconversations.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/local-plan-r...

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Local Plan Regulation 19 Consultation

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is inviting residents, businesses and community organisations to comment on the final draft of the Royal Greenwich 2040 Local Plan.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Addison Act, which marked the birth of modern council housing in the UK, received Royal Assent 107 yrs ago today. Last year, we delivered the highest number of council homes in over 30 yrs. Under @andyburnham.bsky.social we're going to go further to deliver a new era of council housebuilding.

Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, speaking at the 2025 Council Housing Summit.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Today, we’re setting out plans to fundamentally rewire the way our country works, empowering local leaders to drive growth and regeneration in their areas. More power and resources in the hands of people and places that know their communities best. Good growth in every postcode.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Delighted to remain in post as Housing and Planning Minister and to have been asked by @andyburnham.bsky.social to attend Cabinet in that role. We’ve made huge strides towards a future where everyone has a secure, decent and affordable home. Time to step things up and see the job through.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Best of luck lads. Let’s bring it home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

As we bring the feudal leasehold system to an end and move towards a commonhold future, we won’t leave existing leaseholders behind. Today, we’re setting out the next phase of the implementation of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 👇🏻 questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...

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Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament

Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We are driving a transformational and lasting change in the safety and quality of social housing. Today, we’ve confirmed the rollout of the next phase of Awaab’s Law – expanding requirements to a range of significant hazards beyond damp and mould. questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...

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Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament

Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

During pre-legislative scrutiny of our draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, we sought evidence on negotiated (quid pro quo) leases and the case for a limited ground rent cap exemption. We are now seeking further technical feedback on this issue 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/c....

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Quid pro quo leases and the ground rent cap

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We’re getting the NSIP regime firing on all cylinders so we can determine at least 150 major infrastructure projects by the end of this Parliament. Today, we’ve set out how we’ll implement transformative reforms in our Planning and Infrastructure Act 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning: government response

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Good news for Woolwich. General Gordon Square, Beresford Square and Powis Street have secured funding from the Mayor’s Summer Streets Fund for al fresco dining and events including four World Cup screenings.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

New Homes England and GLA affordable housing data released today shows: ✅ Starts up 26% and completions up 8% on 2024/25. ✅ The highest number of social rent starts since 2010/11. This Labour government is delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I had the privilege of serving as John Healey’s PPS in opposition back in 2015/16. He is a man of deep principle and has been an outstanding Defence Secretary. I’m saddened that he felt he had no choice but to leave government.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Housing-led regeneration has a vital role to play in boosting housing supply, driving economic growth and creating thriving communities across the North. A real pleasure to speak at the launch of the Northern Housing Consortium's Renew inquiry interim report.

Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, speaking at the launch of the Northern Housing Consortium's Renew inquiry interim report.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

It has been a big week for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor. With the establishment of a centrally-led Development Corporation and the acquisition of the strategic Cambridge East brownfield site we can finally begin to realise the full potential of Greater Cambridge.

Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister for Housing and Planning, speaking at the 'Creating a Scientific Superpower' Conference 2026 on Wednesday 3 June.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I have written to the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, regarding the planned changes to Thameslink summer services through Greenwich and Woolwich 👇🏻

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The Care Quality Commission this week upgraded the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich to ‘Good’. Always more to do but this is great news and reflects the leadership, energy and focus that have been applied to improving services and facilities at QEH. www.cqc.org.uk/location/RJ231

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Care Quality Commission

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We are announcing today the establishment of a Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. Working closely with local partners and communities, this Labour government will deliver high-quality, sustainable and nationally significant growth in Cambridge and its surrounding areas.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Our Planning and Infrastructure Act judicial review reforms are bearing fruit. Last month, a challenge against the Stonestreet Green Solar DCO was dismissed by the High Court as ‘totally without merit’ saving months of needless delay on a project that will power c.42,000 homes.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

13 years ago today, Fusilier Lee Rigby was murdered outside the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich. My thoughts are once again with Rebecca and Lyn Rigby and the rest of Lee's family and friends. Let us remember his life and service, as well as the victims of the Manchester Arena attack.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We arrived in office with a bold and comprehensive plan to build the homes and infrastructure our country needs. We are faithfully executing that plan. It is beginning to bear fruit. While the headwinds are growing stronger, we are going to stay the course. Good to be back in Leeds for UKREiiF.

Matthew Pennycook MP, Housing and Planning Minister, speaking at UKREiiF in Leeds.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I appreciate that many people will understandably be frightened by what they are seeing at the Unite the Kingdom demonstration today. The right to protest is fundamental. But it can’t be a cover for inciting hatred. We must stand against attempts to inflame and divide us.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We have just introduced our Social Housing Bill to Parliament. At its heart are comprehensive reforms to the Right to Buy including exempting newly built social housing for 35 years. The Bill also increases protections for social tenants who are victims of domestic abuse.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This Labour government is tackling the housing crisis. Our Social Housing Bill will protect precious social housing stock and incentivise the building of new social homes. Our Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill marks the beginning of the end for the feudal leasehold system.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

After last week’s election results, business as usual isn’t an option. If we don’t change, we will not be able to deliver on our promise to renew and rebuild our country. But recklessly triggering a formal challenge against the Prime Minister risks a descent into chaos.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We’ve lost exceptional councillors today and I want to thank them for their service. As Keir has acknowledged, the results have been tough. The electorate have sent us a clear message. We need to reflect, rally and show that we can change to renew the country as we promised.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Less than four hours until the polls close. Vote Labour 🌹

Matthew Pennycook MP voting in the local elections with his dog, Clem.

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Erik @erikjcummins.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Thank you @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social and all the Labour members and volunteers who helped us speak with 100+ residents across East Greenwich today! Vote Labour on Thursday 7 May! 🌹🗳️

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins wearing a Labour Party rosette (second from right) with East Greenwich Ward Labour Councillors Majid Rahman (left) and Maisie Richards Cottell (centre-right), Matthew Pennycook MP (right) and Labour Party activists at the Christchurch Way / Pelton Road junction.

East Greenwich Ward Labour candidate Erik Cummins wearing a Labour Party rosette (foreground) with East Greenwich Ward Labour Councillors Maisie Richards Cottell (third from right) and Majid Rahman (second from right) with Labour Party activists outside the Pelton Arms pub.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Polanski’s cuddly Green Party latest. Choose hope, not hate. Vote Labour on Thursday 7 May.

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Cllr Mariam Lolavar @mlolavar.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Thanks so much to our great team in Blackheath Westcombe ward with @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social and @laurenedwardsmp.bsky.social Out speaking to residents ahead of local elections. Vote Labour on 7 May 🌹🗳️

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The outright abolition of leasehold overnight is almost certainly impossible and we won’t pretend otherwise. But this Labour government is bringing the feudal leasehold system to an orderly end in this Parliament. My @instituteforgov keynote speech 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/s...

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Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

An update on the government's vision for ending the feudal leasehold system.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Out on the Cherry Orchard in Charlton Hornfair ward this afternoon. Working hard for every vote 🌹

Matthew Pennycook MP and Labour activists out on the Cherry Orchard Estate in Charlton.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy Renters’ Rights Day, England. This Labour government is delivering for private renters.

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

This Labour government is bringing the feudal leasehold system to an end. Not overnight. Not in a single piece of legislation. Not recklessly. But decisively, and for good. A pleasure to deliver a keynote speech at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk today. www.youtube.com/live/WqCFyqp...

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A keynote speech by Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister for Housing and Planning

YouTube video by Institute for Government

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