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Can planning reform really boost economic growth?

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss Labour's plans for planning reform. This week saw the announcement of a new National Planning Policy Framework. Will it boost economic growth?

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss Labour's plans for planning reform. This week the Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner announced a new National Planning Policy Framework. Will it boost economic growth?

Sir John Armitt, Chairman of the UK's National Infrastructure Commission
Catriona Riddell is an independent planning consultant and commentator who advises on planning policy
Anthony Breach, Associate Director at Centre for Cities

Presenter: David Aaronovitch
Producers: Ben Carter and Kirsteen Knight
Sound engineers: Neil Churchill and Rod Farquhar
Editor: Penny Murphy

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