Labour Housing Group

A few minutes ago the entire opposition @Kent_cc walked out of the Chamber in protest @reformparty_uk gagging of democracy. Against advice and guidance of the Electoral Commission, independent Constitutional Barristers and the Council's own Monitoring Officer, ReformUK insisted on tabling their motion declaring a Migration Emergency, even though the council is with the 'Purdah" period when they are legally prohibited from debating issues which might influence the outcome of local elections presently taking place. The only way they could do this was by the Chairman informing elected members that they were barred from criticising Reform, make political points or criticise the policy. The opposition parties met at lunchtime and agreed that the rules of debate set by the Reform-appointed Chairman made it impossible to oppose (which is our job). This is a sad day for democracy, a sad day for good governance and a sad day for Kent and an example of what ReformUK will be like in government.

Join us on Tuesday 7 April for our next In Conversation With Event, featuring Dr Stuart Hodkinson! We will be discussing how tenants can be empowered to improve their living conditions labourhousing.org/news/in-conver…

🏡 More new homes in Gorton.🌹 75 new social and affordable homes at former Peacock Centre. 13 new social rent homes on Cross Lane. 34 affordable homes for Care Leavers on Chapman St. Significant investment in Gorton Market and new Town Square. All for local community.🏡🌹

A quick run-down on the housing crisis this Government faced upon taking office, and how it is turning the tide

🧵As I head up to Manchester for the day to support the brilliant Angeliki Stogia, I've also been thinking about matters closer to home (literally) in Bucks. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Buckinghamshire needs more homes.

This Labour government succeeded where the Tories failed – legislating to abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and transform private renting. Now Reform want to repeal our Renters’ Rights Act and deny tenants the security, rights and protections they’ve secured. Disgraceful.

Join us in Gorton and Denton this Saturday! Socialist Societies will be out campaigning for our brilliant Labour candidate, Angeliki Stogia. 🗓️ Saturday 14 February 2026 ⏰ Gathering at 11:00 📍 Gorebrook Works, M12 5GH See you there 🌹

Check out the new briefing from LHG’s Leasehold Reform Working Group! This briefing looks at what routes there are currently for recourse for leaseholders, what Labour is proposing to do, and what more can be done. labourhousing.org/lhg_publicatio…

Mike Reader, Member of Parliament for Northampton South, sets out the path for fixing the Section 106 process through standardisation and national leadership @redbrickblog redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/02/standa…

“Such a bold change will require political will and expert attention to get right, and it is up to all of us in the Labour movement to get it over the line.“ @redbrickblog editor @toal_alex on Labour’s new Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/02/labour…

This Government continues to deliver on housing - did you hear about these wins? Only Labour can fix our broken housing system.

🚨BREAKING: Labour is capping ground rents.

More help is on the way for leaseholders! Brilliant news from the Government today theguardian.com/money/2026/jan…

Just one week to go! Join us online next Tuesday (6pm) for a webinar about the Government’s National Plan for Ending Homelessness labourhousing.org/news/webinar-r…

Manchester City Council’s 10-year plan expected to hit new affordable delivery targets not seen for decades dlvr.it/TQNXB9 #ukhousing

Government suggests 18% rise in housing starts marks ‘green shoots of recovery’ dlvr.it/TQNXKL #ukhousing

Angela Hesketh, Head of Government and Public Affairs at PEXA, sets out how the Government can simplify the home buying process to lower costs and provide certainty to consumers @redbrickblog redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/01/the-fu…

Join us in conversation with Stuart Hodkinson on Tuesday 6 January (7pm) for our first event of 2026! Dr Stuart Hodkinson is an academic who has been working with tenants struggling for better housing conditions for nearly 20 years. labourhousing.org/upcoming-event…

Join us in conversation with Stuart Hodkinson on Tuesday 6 January (7pm) for our first event of 2026! labourhousing.org/upcoming-event…

Catch up on all our 2025 events on our new podcast library page! There is something here for anyone with an interest in progressive housing policy labourhousing.org/news/labour-ho…