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Shelter’s new report reveals a dire housing crisis in England, warning it could take 119 years to clear waiting lists at current construction rates—over 1.3 million households are stuck, while just 12,198 new social homes were built last year. Housing supply has plummeted 64% in 15 years, while homelessness in temporary accommodation has surged 155%. The root cause? A crippling £10 billion debt from 2012, forcing councils to sell homes faster than they can replace them. Shelter demands debt forgiveness and a bold push for 90,000 new social homes annually for a decade. The government counters with a “council housing revolution” pledging 300,000 homes—including 60% social rent—backed by a £39 billion affordable housing bill.

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