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  1. 1Paul GilsonConservative and Unionist Party

    Paul Gilson hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Conservative and Unionist Party’s national policy, not Paul Gilson’s own commitment:

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Conservatives' 2024 manifesto pledged a Renters Reform Bill (relevant to private renters).

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We will pass a Renters Reform Bill that will deliver fairness in the rental market for landlords and renters alike.

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: rent privately (including a shared student house).

    Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
    We will pass a Renters Reform Bill that will deliver fairness in the rental market for landlords and renters alike.

    The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, Conservative Party, published 11 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://public.conservatives.com/static/documents/GE2024/Conservative-Manifesto-GE2024.pdf

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    Manifesto
    A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Conservatives' 2024 manifesto pledged 1.6 million homes, permanent abolition of Stamp Duty up to £425,000 for first-time buyers, and a new Help to Buy scheme.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Deliver 1.6 million well-designed homes in the right places while protecting our countryside, permanently abolish Stamp Duty for homes up to £425,000 for first time buyers and introduce a new Help to Buy scheme.
    Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
    Deliver 1.6 million well-designed homes in the right places while protecting our countryside, permanently abolish Stamp Duty for homes up to £425,000 for first time buyers and introduce a new Help to Buy scheme.

    The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, Conservative Party, published 11 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://public.conservatives.com/static/documents/GE2024/Conservative-Manifesto-GE2024.pdf

    Explain this (2 terms)
    Stamp Duty
    A tax paid when buying a property above a certain price in England and Northern Ireland.
    Manifesto
    A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Conservative Party's current plan says it would abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax on primary residences.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Abolishing Stamp Duty Land Tax on primary residences
    Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
    Abolishing Stamp Duty Land Tax on primary residences

    Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.conservatives.com/our-plan-for-britain

    Explain this (1 term)
    Stamp Duty
    A tax paid when buying a property above a certain price in England and Northern Ireland.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

  2. 2Simon GittusGreen Party

    Simon Gittus hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Simon Gittus’ own commitment:

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged rent controls (relevant to renters).

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Rent controls

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: renting.

    Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, 12 June 2024
    Rent controls

    Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/providing-fairer-greener-homes-for-all/

    Explain this (1 term)
    Manifesto
    A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged 150,000 new social homes every year.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We pledge to provide 150,000 new social homes every year through:
    Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, 12 June 2024
    We pledge to provide 150,000 new social homes every year through:

    Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/providing-fairer-greener-homes-for-all/

    Explain this (1 term)
    Manifesto
    A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

  3. 3Lydia Ann HydeLabour Party

    Lydia Ann Hyde hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Labour Party’s national policy, not Lydia Ann Hyde’s own commitment:

    What the record shows Source: Public record

    In government, Labour's Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 (relevant to private renters).

    In their exact words Source: Public record

    The Renters’ Rights Bill completed its passage in Parliament on Wednesday 22 October 2025 and received Royal Assent on Monday 27 October 2025.

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: rent privately (including a shared student house).

    Sourced: Renters' Rights Bill (collection page), 22 November 2024
    The Renters’ Rights Bill completed its passage in Parliament on Wednesday 22 October 2025 and received Royal Assent on Monday 27 October 2025.

    Renters' Rights Bill (collection page), Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK Government), published 22 November 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/renters-rights-bill

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    Royal Assent
    The final step that turns a bill into law.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

    What the record shows Source: Public record

    The government says the Renters' Rights legislation ends Section 21 no-fault evictions for new and existing tenancies (relevant to private renters).

    In their exact words Source: Public record

    Our new Bill will end Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions for new and existing tenancies, giving all private renters security and assurance.

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: rent privately (including a shared student house).

    Sourced: How we're protecting renters
    Our new Bill will end Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions for new and existing tenancies, giving all private renters security and assurance.

    How we're protecting renters, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK Government). Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/how-were-protecting-renters

    Explain this (1 term)
    Section 21
    The rule that allowed landlords in England to end an assured shorthold tenancy without giving a reason. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolished it.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

    What the record shows Source: Public record

    The government says the Renters' Rights legislation lets tenants challenge rent increases and ends rental bidding wars (relevant to private renters).

    In their exact words Source: Public record

    We will empower tenants to challenge rent increases designed to force them out by the backdoor and introduce new laws to end the practice of rental bidding wars by landlords and letting agents.

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: rent privately (including a shared student house).

    Sourced: How we're protecting renters
    We will empower tenants to challenge rent increases designed to force them out by the backdoor and introduce new laws to end the practice of rental bidding wars by landlords and letting agents.

    How we're protecting renters, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK Government). Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/how-were-protecting-renters

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    What they say Source: Manifesto

    Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged to abolish Section 21 no-fault evictions and let private renters challenge unreasonable rent increases (relevant to renters).

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We will immediately abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, prevent private renters being exploited and discriminated against, empower them to challenge unreasonable rent increases, and take steps to decisively raise standards, including extending ‘Awaab’s Law’ to the private sector.

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: rent privately (including a shared student house).

    Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, 13 June 2024
    We will immediately abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, prevent private renters being exploited and discriminated against, empower them to challenge unreasonable rent increases, and take steps to decisively raise standards, including extending ‘Awaab’s Law’ to the private sector.

    Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/break-down-barriers-to-opportunity/

    Explain this (2 terms)
    Section 21
    The rule that allowed landlords in England to end an assured shorthold tenancy without giving a reason. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolished it.
    Manifesto
    A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Labour will deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.
    Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth, 13 June 2024
    Labour will deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.

    Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/kickstart-economic-growth/

    Explain this (1 term)
    Manifesto
    A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged 1.5 million new homes in England over the parliament.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Labour will get Britain building again, creating jobs across England, with 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament.
    Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth, 13 June 2024
    Labour will get Britain building again, creating jobs across England, with 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament.

    Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/kickstart-economic-growth/

    Explain this (1 term)
    Manifesto
    A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

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