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What they say
Says he wants regular care, repairs and clean streets for Craven Vale and affordable housing for families.
In their exact words
I want to bring Queen’s Park back to life and make sure Craven Vale gets the regular care, repairs and clean streets residents deserve.
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I want to bring Queen’s Park back to life and make sure Craven Vale gets the regular care, repairs and clean streets residents deserve.
Statement to voters: Stefan Sönke Speckesser, Stefan Sönke Speckesser (candidate), via Democracy Club.
What they say
Says she would oppose developments she describes as inappropriate, such as houses in multiple occupation.
In their exact words
Oppose inappropriate developments such as HMOs that damage neighbourhoods
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Oppose inappropriate developments such as HMOs that damage neighbourhoods
Statement to voters: Kristina Renshaw, Kristina Renshaw (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Says he would fight proposals for what he calls inappropriate development on green spaces.
In their exact words
That means fixing the potholes in and around the village, fighting proposals for inappropriate development on green spaces, and improving our bus service, with evening and Sunday services.
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That means fixing the potholes in and around the village, fighting proposals for inappropriate development on green spaces, and improving our bus service, with evening and Sunday services.
Statement to voters: Josh Swash, Josh Swash (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Says she is committed to fixing Lambeth's broken housing and repair systems.
In their exact words
I am totally committed to representing the residents of Myatt’s Fields and the challenge of fixing Lambeth’s broken housing and repair systems, empowering our communities, and fighting for people every day.
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I am totally committed to representing the residents of Myatt’s Fields and the challenge of fixing Lambeth’s broken housing and repair systems, empowering our communities, and fighting for people every day.
Statement to voters: Sonia Winifred, Sonia Winifred (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Says the area lacks infrastructure despite all the new homes being built.
In their exact words
Warren is in tune with local issues, particularly the lack of infrastructure, despite all the new homes being built.
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Warren is in tune with local issues, particularly the lack of infrastructure, despite all the new homes being built.
Statement to voters: Warren Ladyman, Warren Ladyman (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Says she would enforce what she calls a common-sense policy of local houses for local people, citing the concentration of licensed houses in multiple occupation in Ashington and Blyth.
In their exact words
I am standing to deliver results from these ongoing schemes and enforce a common-sense policy of local houses for local people, alongside real investment in our healthcare and public spaces.
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I am standing to deliver results from these ongoing schemes and enforce a common-sense policy of local houses for local people, alongside real investment in our healthcare and public spaces.
Statement to voters: Kerry Davison, Kerry Davison (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Pledges to challenge plans for over 3,000 more houses in five years, saying Victorian water and sewerage cannot cope.
In their exact words
Challenge plans to build over 3000 more houses in the next 5 years, when our Victorian water and sewerage cannot cope;
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Challenge plans to build over 3000 more houses in the next 5 years, when our Victorian water and sewerage cannot cope;
Statement to voters: David Somers, David Somers (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Says he has been closely involved in protecting the city's social and physical infrastructure from over-development.
In their exact words
As an active member of the planning committee, Mac has been closely involved in protecting the city’s social and physical infrastructure from the pressures of over‑development.
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As an active member of the planning committee, Mac has been closely involved in protecting the city’s social and physical infrastructure from the pressures of over‑development.
Statement to voters: Mac McIntyre Brown, Mac McIntyre Brown (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Says he has scrutinised council decisions and pushed for stronger, fairer planning procedures, and intends to continue.
In their exact words
He has consistently scrutinised council decisions and pushed for stronger, fairer planning procedures — work he intends to continue.
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He has consistently scrutinised council decisions and pushed for stronger, fairer planning procedures — work he intends to continue.
Statement to voters: John Joseph Baldwin, John Joseph Baldwin (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged 1.5 million new homes in England over the parliament.
In their exact words
Labour will get Britain building again, creating jobs across England, with 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament.
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.
In their exact words
Labour will deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged 150,000 new social homes every year.
In their exact words
We pledge to provide 150,000 new social homes every year through:
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged rent controls (relevant to renters).
In their exact words
Rent controls
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: renting.
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Rent controls
Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Archived copy.
What they say
The Conservatives' 2024 manifesto pledged a Renters Reform Bill (relevant to private renters).
In their exact words
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).
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
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
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).
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
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
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.
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
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
A fairer housing market including by building 150,000 new social homes per year, strengthening renters rights and abolishing leasehold.
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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.
What they say
Reform UK says it would end access to social housing for foreign nationals, evicting them after a short grace period.
In their exact words
Reform UK will end access to social housing for foreign nationals, evicting them after a short grace period.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is on a visa or seeking asylum.
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Reform UK will end access to social housing for foreign nationals, evicting them after a short grace period.
Affordable Social Housing for Working Britain (policy document), Reform UK (party PDF).
What they say
Reform UK's 2024 contract states that social housing allocation would prioritise local people and those who have paid into the system, with foreign nationals placed at the back of the queue.
In their exact words
Reform Social Housing Law Prioritise local people and those who have paid into the system. Foreign nationals must go to the back of the queue. Not the front.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: rent from a council or housing association.
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Reform Social Housing Law Prioritise local people and those who have paid into the system. Foreign nationals must go to the back of the queue. Not the front.
Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto), Reform UK (party PDF). Archived copy.
What they say
Reform UK says it would sell up to 25,000 social houses a year through a renewed Right to Buy programme.
In their exact words
The sale of up to 25,000 social houses per year through a reinvigorated Right To Buy programme will create a new generation of homeowners, with proceeds used to part fund this national building project.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: rent from a council or housing association.
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The sale of up to 25,000 social houses per year through a reinvigorated Right To Buy programme will create a new generation of homeowners, with proceeds used to part fund this national building project.
Affordable Social Housing for Working Britain (policy document), Reform UK (party PDF).
What they say
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
A fairer housing market including by building 150,000 new social homes per year, strengthening renters rights and abolishing leasehold.
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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.
What they say
UKIP pledged to drop any requirement on developers to build affordable homes.
In their exact words
The Party will drop any requirement to build affordable homes.
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The Party will drop any requirement to build affordable homes.
The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025, UK Independence Party (party site).
What they say
The Conservative Party's current plan says it would abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax on primary residences.
In their exact words
Abolishing Stamp Duty Land Tax on primary residences
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Abolishing Stamp Duty Land Tax on primary residences
Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Archived copy.
What the record shows
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
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).
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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). Archived copy.
What they say
Restore Britain pledged to require developers to fund local infrastructure in an area before construction of new housing begins.
In their exact words
Developers would be required to fund local infrastructure in the area before a shovel goes in the ground. British homes for British families.
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Developers would be required to fund local infrastructure in the area before a shovel goes in the ground. British homes for British families.
Rebuild Britain's Industry, Infrastructure, and Energy Security (Our Objectives), Restore Britain (party site), published 13 February 2026.
What the record shows
In government, Labour's Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 (relevant to private renters).
In their exact words
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).
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
Reform UK says the criteria for new and existing social housing would give priority to veterans, those in work and married couples.
In their exact words
The criteria for occupation of new and existing social housing will be overhauled with priority given to veterans, those in work and married couples.
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The criteria for occupation of new and existing social housing will be overhauled with priority given to veterans, those in work and married couples.
Affordable Social Housing for Working Britain (policy document), Reform UK (party PDF).
What they say
The Liberal Democrats pledged to immediately ban no-fault evictions, make three-year tenancies the default and create a national register of licensed landlords.
In their exact words
Delivering a fair deal for renters by immediately banning no-fault evictions, making three-year tenancies the default, and creating a national register of licensed landlords.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: rent privately (including a shared student house).
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Delivering a fair deal for renters by immediately banning no-fault evictions, making three-year tenancies the default, and creating a national register of licensed landlords.
For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document), Liberal Democrats. Archived copy.
What they say
Reform UK says a Reform UK government would deliver an additional 50,000 new affordable homes a year.
In their exact words
A Reform UK government will deliver an additional 50,000 new affordable homes per year.
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A Reform UK government will deliver an additional 50,000 new affordable homes per year.
Affordable Social Housing for Working Britain (policy document), Reform UK (party PDF).
What the record shows
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
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).
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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). Archived copy.
What they say
Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to remove 'marriage value' from lease extensions and freehold purchases, which it says would cut costs for leaseholders by up to £100,000 in simple cases.
In their exact words
Remove the concept of ‘marriage value’ from all lease extensions and freehold purchases. In relatively simple cases, of leases of less than 50 years outside of Prime Central London, this will reduce the cost to leaseholders by up to £100,000.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: owning.
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Remove the concept of ‘marriage value’ from all lease extensions and freehold purchases. In relatively simple cases, of leases of less than 50 years outside of Prime Central London, this will reduce the cost to leaseholders by up to £100,000.
Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026), Christian Peoples Alliance (party site).
What they say
Reform UK's 2024 contract states it would make it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to extend leases to 990 years and to buy their freeholds.
In their exact words
All potential charges for leasehold or freehold residents must be clearly stated and consented to. Enforce Section 106 agreements. Ensure it is cheaper and easier to extend leases to 990 years and buy freeholds.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: owning.
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All potential charges for leasehold or freehold residents must be clearly stated and consented to. Enforce Section 106 agreements. Ensure it is cheaper and easier to extend leases to 990 years and buy freeholds.
Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto), Reform UK (party PDF). Archived copy.
What they say
Restore Britain pledged to abolish stamp duty, as part of a package it costs at £155-156 billion of tax cuts.
In their exact words
Every pound saved is earmarked to fund £155-156 billion of tax cuts, including a higher personal allowance, a restored 19% rate of corporation tax, and the abolition of inheritance tax, stamp duty, and insurance premium tax.
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Every pound saved is earmarked to fund £155-156 billion of tax cuts, including a higher personal allowance, a restored 19% rate of corporation tax, and the abolition of inheritance tax, stamp duty, and insurance premium tax.
The Wealth of Our Nation, Restore Britain (party site), published 3 August 2026.
What they say
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
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).
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
Reform UK says it plans to build 50,000 new affordable homes a year for British workers, funded without new taxes or government borrowing.
In their exact words
Our plan to build 50,000 new affordable homes a year for British workers, funded with no new taxes and no government borrowing.
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Our plan to build 50,000 new affordable homes a year for British workers, funded with no new taxes and no government borrowing.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site).
What they say
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.
In their exact words
Labour will deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged rent controls (relevant to renters).
In their exact words
Rent controls
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: renting.
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Rent controls
Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Archived copy.
What they say
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged 150,000 new social homes every year.
In their exact words
We pledge to provide 150,000 new social homes every year through:
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
Workers Party of Britain pledged a programme of social housing that would over-ride what it calls unnecessary planning constraints, with compulsory expropriation of unused land banks.
In their exact words
We will begin a programme of social housing that will over-ride all unnecessary planning constraints. We will be prepared for the compulsory expropriation of all unused land banks and the fast-tracking of permits.
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We will begin a programme of social housing that will over-ride all unnecessary planning constraints. We will be prepared for the compulsory expropriation of all unused land banks and the fast-tracking of permits.
Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto, Workers Party of Britain (party site). Archived copy.
What they say
UKIP states it opposes the ban on no-fault evictions.
In their exact words
The Party opposes the ban on no fault evictions.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: renting.
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The Party opposes the ban on no fault evictions.
The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025, UK Independence Party (party site).
What they say
Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to make second homes a separate planning use class from main residences, with automatic permission to revert a second home to a main residence but not the reverse.
In their exact words
Second Homes to be a different use class in planning to main residence (to protect rural communities) with automatic planning permission for reversion from Second Home status to Main Residence status, but not the other way round.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: owning.
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Second Homes to be a different use class in planning to main residence (to protect rural communities) with automatic planning permission for reversion from Second Home status to Main Residence status, but not the other way round.
Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026), Christian Peoples Alliance (party site).
What they say
Reform UK says being in work would be a requirement to access new social housing built under its scheme.
In their exact words
Being in work will be a requirement to access new social housing built under this scheme.
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Being in work will be a requirement to access new social housing built under this scheme.
Affordable Social Housing for Working Britain (policy document), Reform UK (party PDF).
What they say
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged 1.5 million new homes in England over the parliament.
In their exact words
Labour will get Britain building again, creating jobs across England, with 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament.
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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. Archived copy.
What they say
Says the Conservative Party has costed plans to scrap stamp duty on family homes.
In their exact words
we have clear, fully costed plans to recruit 10,000 more police officers, scrap stamp duty on family homes and cut bills with our Cheap Power Plan.
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we have clear, fully costed plans to recruit 10,000 more police officers, scrap stamp duty on family homes and cut bills with our Cheap Power Plan.
Statement to voters: Ewan Cameron, Ewan Cameron (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Says the constituency needs an MP focused on more family homes.
In their exact words
We need a Member of Parliament focused on safer streets, more family homes and cutting the cost of living.
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We need a Member of Parliament focused on safer streets, more family homes and cutting the cost of living.
Statement to voters: Ewan Cameron, Ewan Cameron (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Says the political focus should be centred on housing, among other issues.
In their exact words
We believe the political focus should be centred on wages, housing, energy, peace, public services and national renewal.
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We believe the political focus should be centred on wages, housing, energy, peace, public services and national renewal.
Statement to voters: George Galloway, George Galloway (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Says he will campaign for much more affordable housing and for rent controls.
In their exact words
to put as much pressure as we can on Labour to lower bills, for much more affordable housing and rent controls, to reduce massive wealth inequality and to make sure Labour don’t back down on climate action by allowing more North Sea drilling.
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to put as much pressure as we can on Labour to lower bills, for much more affordable housing and rent controls, to reduce massive wealth inequality and to make sure Labour don’t back down on climate action by allowing more North Sea drilling.
Statement to voters: Zack Polanski, Zack Polanski (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say
Says the Liberal Democrats have a distinct message on housing and on giving young Londoners a fair chance to build a life in the area.
In their exact words
We have a distinct, confident liberal message - on housing, on safety, on giving young Londoners like me a fair shot at building a life here
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We have a distinct, confident liberal message - on housing, on safety, on giving young Londoners like me a fair shot at building a life here
Statement to voters: Patrick Thomas Stillman, Patrick Thomas Stillman (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.