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Source: Own wordsSource: ManifestoSource: Leaflet what candidates and parties publish themselves. Source: Public recordSource: Third party a public record, or someone else’s report. Candidate statements and leaflets are published as written; we check they are real, not that they are true.

1Nick the Incredible Flying BrickThe Official Monster Raving Loony Party
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
2Charlie ClintonLiberal Democrats
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats' 2024 manifesto pledged 150,000 new social homes a year, stronger renters' rights and the abolition of leasehold.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
A fairer housing market including by building 150,000 new social homes per year, strengthening renters rights and abolishing leasehold.
Sourced: Lib Dems Launch Manifesto for a Fair Deal (Camden Liberal Democrats), 10 June 2024
A fairer housing market including by building 150,000 new social homes per year, strengthening renters rights and abolishing leasehold.
Lib Dems Launch Manifesto for a Fair Deal (Camden Liberal Democrats), Camden Liberal Democrats (party site), published 10 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://fleet.libdems.org.uk/001b000000Q0NIB/news/article/lib-dems-launch-manifesto-for-a-fair-deal
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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.
3Andrew FeinsteinIndependent
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
4Wais IslamIndependent
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
5Senthil KumarIndependent
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
6Mehreen MalikConservative and Unionist Party
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
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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.
7John PoyntonUK Independence Party (UKIP)
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
8Dave RobertsReform UK
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
9Tom ScrippsSocialist Equality Party
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
10Bobby "Elmo" SmithIndependent
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
11David Robert StansellGreen Party
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/
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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 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/
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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.
12Keir StarmerLabour Party
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.
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/
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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.

Each summary is a reading aid; the exact quotation under “Sourced” is the record. Back to all candidates.

Go deeper on housing and property: independent sources

None of these is affiliated with a party. Where a source campaigns for a position, the label says so. Links open the original site.

ONS: housing statistics — Office for National Statistics. Official statistics.
Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (as enacted) — legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). The law as enacted.
Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (as enacted) — legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). The law as enacted.
UK House Price Index (HM Land Registry) — HM Land Registry. Official statistics.

Cross-cutting: polling, fact-checking, parliamentary research

Commons Library: constituency data dashboards — House of Commons Library. Parliamentary research service, impartial by statute.
electionleaflets.org: archive of election leaflets, searchable by area — Democracy Club. Civic-technology archive; leaflets are the parties' own material.
Electoral Commission: political finance register (donations, loans, spending) — Electoral Commission. Official register.
Full Fact — Full Fact. Independent fact-checking charity.
House of Commons Library research briefings — House of Commons Library. Parliamentary research service, impartial by statute.
Institute for Government — Institute for Government. Independent think tank on how government works.
Ipsos Issues Index: what the public says matters most — Ipsos. Polling company (monthly, unprompted survey).
LG Inform: council performance and finance data — Local Government Association. Sector body for councils.
Local Elections Archive Project: every council result since 2002 — Andrew Teale. Independent archive from Returning Officers' data, CC BY-SA.
mySociety Local Intelligence Hub: data by constituency — mySociety. Civic-technology charity; non-partisan.
UK Parliament: Commons votes (every division, how each MP voted) — UK Parliament. Official record, Open Parliament Licence.
UK Parliament: petitions, with signatures by constituency — UK Parliament. Official record.