Making his debut in his new role at the despatch box, Mr Brokenshire was urged by shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne to demand more money for councils. (bbc.com)
One of those MPs, former shadow communities secretary Emma Reynolds, has called for the Labour leadership to put the rumours to bed. (politicshome.com)
Eric Pickles, shadow communities secretary added: «Gordon Brown's tax hikes, especially punitive stamp duty and escalating council tax, have helped kick a whole generation off the housing ladder.» (politics.co.uk)