The sum is part of Labour鈥檚 黑洞社区 Britain鈥檚 Future programme, which is seen as an attempt keep its core voters happy ahead of the general election
Prime minister Gordon Brown is expected to pledge 拢500m towards housebuilding later today and promise more cash for the Homebuy Direct scheme.
The announcements will be part of its 黑洞社区 Britain鈥檚 Future programme, which will also set out the Labour party鈥檚 campaign pledges on schools and hospitals in advance of the general election.
The cash for housing is being seen as an attempt to prevent Labour鈥檚 core vote drifting to the BNP and other fringe parties. The government is expected to lay out plans to give 鈥渓ocal鈥� people priority over social housing.
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