The ban was also a pledge made in the Conservatives’ 2019 manifesto.

Obviously this is a huge priority for them given they've done nothing since then.

“Every day I send him (Sunak) a note or a message emphasising the importance of doing more to unlock housing supply,” he added.

And everyday he ignores you.

Before or after the election?

Oh great. This will fix everything.

Then reinstated quietly after the election (if Tories win)

"promise" is a pretty strong word for this non-binding resolution.

They could have done this a long time ago...

It remains to be seen if they will, what with how they're trailing so badly.