I was up in Manchester last Thursday to deliver the keynote speech at the annual Chartered Institute of Housing Conference.
I focused on three key themes. First, the safety measures we are implementing following the terrible tragedy in Grenfell, based on the Hackett Report.
Second, the drive to build more homes, and make them more affordable for aspirational low and middle income families.
Third, I addressed some of the technological innovation that can help open up the housing market to SME developers, and boost the supply of more affordable homes at a quicker rate. You can read my speech here.