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Work on new towns to begin by 2029, housing minister says

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Work on new towns to begin by 2029 , says Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook .

More than 100 potential sites across England have been suggested to a taskforce.

Most proposals are for extensions to existing towns or cities, alongside proposals for new settlements.

Aim is for each new town to have at least 10,000 homes, contributing to Labour 's 1.5 million target.

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