The other side of snow
Last night, people died on our streets. It’s impossible to believe otherwise. A thick layer of snow added…
Housing
Getting real about the benefit cap
Despite attempts to inject some clarity today, Labour’s policy on the “benefits cap” still feels muddled. That’s partially because…
Livingstone aims to solve London’s rental crisis
In a speech today, Ken Livingstone will announce plans to tackle London’s private rental crisis. Speaking to the…
A sledgehammer that won’t even crack the nut
Since they came to power in May 2010, we’ve seen this Tory-dominated Government attack the poorest people in…
The Government’s new housing strategy – a mangled hotch potch of headlines
The Coalition Government’s new housing strategy, launched in a blizzard of publicity, is intended to address some of…
99% Fall In Social Housing Starts
Only 24 hours after the Tories unveiled their housing strategy, their credibility on the subject has taken a…
This “housing strategy” won’t do anything to help the thousands who desperately need a decent home
Britain is gripped by a growing housing crisis. The Government’s housing policies are hurting, not working. In 2009,…
Ed Balls: New housing strategy is “small beer”
A sinister social housing agenda
As the Minister responsible for the first wave of post-war house building, Aneurin Bevan was driven by the…
The forgotten battle on Housing Benefit
Well perhaps forgotten is a bit much. But the national focus has slipped. While MPs and Campaigners are…
