by peter littlewood | Jun 13, 2024 | Political
The Conservative manifesto for the 2024 election, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, emphasizes home ownership with a pledge to deliver 1.6 million homes over the next Parliament. This promise follows Sunak’s claim that the government has already...
by peter littlewood | Jun 12, 2024 | Political
The Conservative manifesto for the 2024 election includes several key policies aimed at addressing housing, taxation, crime, defence, education, climate change, welfare, social housing, healthcare, social care, and migration. Here’s a breakdown of the main points:...
by peter littlewood | Jun 11, 2024 | Political
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey unveiled the party’s 116-page manifesto on June 10, with significant pledges focused on housing, renters’ rights, and planning powers for local authorities. Housing Commitments Annual Housing Targets: Build 380,000 homes per year...
by peter littlewood | Jun 9, 2024 | Political
Shelter Urges Political Parties to Commit to Building More Affordable Social Homes A recent report from Shelter reveals that social housing tenants enjoy rents that are significantly lower—by 60% on average—compared to those in the private rented sector (PRS). This...
by peter littlewood | Jun 9, 2024 | Political
Angela Rayner Promises Immediate End to Section 21 Evictions and Major Increase in Social Housing Construction Angela Rayner has pledged that a Labour government will take swift action to end Section 21 no-fault evictions, aiming to rectify the housing crisis...
