Is the UK housing crisis now more about distribution and aesthetics than supply?

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The UK housing debate has shifted from construction targets to planning gridlock, supply chain failures, and building suitability. Conservatives, led by James Cleverly, criticise soulless tower blocks and push for beautiful mansion blocks and gentle density to gain local support. Industry voices reframe the crisis around distribution rather than just supply shortages.