Map shows where seven proposed new UK towns would be built

The new proposed towns would be focused on renewables (Picture: Gov)

Ministers have confirmed the locations for seven new towns to kickstart a ‘historic’ housebuilding push across the UK —including a historic village and under-developed inner-city land.

Tempsford, Leeds South Bank, Crews Hill and Chase Park, Manchester Victoria North, Thamesmead, Brabazon and West Innovation Arc, and Milton Keynes have been proposed as new town locations.

Each would aim to deliver at least 10,000 homes...