Housebuilders have called on Angela Rayner to “hit the ground running” and rip up planning red tape after her surprise comeback.

Angela Rayner is back as housing minister but still nothing substantial has changed in housing policy

Ms Rayner made a stunning return to Cabinet on Monday night when she was appointed to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's top team.

Housebuilders have called on Angela Rayner to “hit the ground running” and rip up planning red tape after her surprise comeback.