Carol Hayton and David Hide were, like many Labour members surprised to hear Lisa Nandy saying she agrees with Michael Gove on Right to Buy. We were extremely disappointed to hear Lisa Nandy state that she supported the 'Right To Buy' on the BBC's 'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg' programme. This disregards the successive conference policy … Continue reading “I agree with Michael Gove Actually”
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Reading Council Labour Group calls for Labour to commit to ending RTB
Reading Council Labour Group is the latest one to support our statement calling on Labour nationally to commit to ending Right to Buy. Ellie Emberson (pictured), Lead Member for Housing, Reading Council said: “In Reading, we are building Council houses and using Right to Buy receipts where we can to enhance and increase our stock. … Continue reading Reading Council Labour Group calls for Labour to commit to ending RTB
Leicester West CLP calls for rent freeze
Leicester West CLP has passed a resolution calling for a rent freeze. Two branches sent the resolution in. The government has now set the maximum social housing rent increase at 7%. Council or housing association landlords cannot set the rent increase above 7% but they have discretion to set it lower. Given the fact that … Continue reading Leicester West CLP calls for rent freeze
Hackney South CLP calls for end of Right to Buy
Hackney South & Shoreditch CLP is sending a resolution to the London Labour Party Regional Conference calling for an end to RTB amongst other demands. The resolution reads: "Conference recognises that the severe shortage of social rented housing is at the root of London's housing crisis. We urge the Mayor, the London Assembly and councils … Continue reading Hackney South CLP calls for end of Right to Buy
This Was Thatcher’s Favourite Council. Now, It’s Pioneering Radical Housing Policy
Aydin Dikerdem, Wandsworth Council's Cabinet Member for Housing explains the new Labour council's housing policy. (The article is reproduced from Novara Media) The first time I ever went inside Wandsworth Town Hall, I was thrown out. I’d come to watch a committee decision on whether my school’s playground and football pitches should be sold off … Continue reading This Was Thatcher’s Favourite Council. Now, It’s Pioneering Radical Housing Policy
Leicester Council declares a housing crisis and calls for an end to Right to Buy
This is taken from a Leicester council newsletter. Radical steps to address the housing crisis in Leicester are being set out in a new action plan by Leicester City Council. The authority is declaring a housing crisis and is calling for urgent action from central Government to ease pressure caused by the growing demand for … Continue reading Leicester Council declares a housing crisis and calls for an end to Right to Buy
Liverpool council resolution on housing emergency
This resolution was passed unanimously at Liverpool Council's meeting last night. Council is appalled at the imposition of rent hikes by private landlords in Liverpool. Councillors and advice organisations are being approached by families who are now having to leave their home because of increased rent. They are at risk of becoming homeless. This is … Continue reading Liverpool council resolution on housing emergency
Labour should commit to ending Right to Buy
Sign our statement Although housing wasn't discussed at the recent Labour conference both the 2019 and 2021 conferences passed housing resolutions which included the call for Labour to commit to ending Right to Buy (RTB). That commitment was included in the 2019 Manifesto. At the 2021 conference Lucy Powell, then Shadow Minister responsible for housing, … Continue reading Labour should commit to ending Right to Buy
“A major expansion of council housing”
“Giving local housing authorities the power to stop council house sales is essential to any hope of dealing with the homelessness crisis” My view is that neither Starmer nor Nandy have any real clue, insight or interest in council housing. The Nandy speech was - frankly - empty rhetoric forgotten before she sat down. Giving … Continue reading “A major expansion of council housing”
Hackney tenants call for rent freeze
A response to the social housing rent consultation I am a housing association tenant living in Hackney, London. I am also the chair of the tenants' and residents' association on the four-landlord estate where I live.At our meetings recently tenants, many of whom are on low incomes, have voiced their serious concerns about making ends … Continue reading Hackney tenants call for rent freeze
Labour Campaign for Council Housing 