Policies related to housing, renting, property ownership, and homelessness
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Recent parliamentary votes on this issue, most recent first.
Andy Burnham has consulted Sue Gray on how a future Labour government could be formed if he returns to Westminster, signaling serious leadership speculation ahead of the Makerfield by-election. The discussions show Labour senior figures treating Burnham’s path back to power as a priority amid internal debate and shifting polling.
London Assembly officials are weighing up whether to launch an investigation into AM Zack Polanski after he admitted he may have underpaid council tax while living on a houseboat. Labour's Anna Turley wrote to the GLA monitoring officer calling for an inquiry, and the officer is considering the formal complaint under the standards regime.
Wes Streeting launched a Labour leadership bid, arguing he can win over the Labour left and outlining plans for government including social care reform, housing measures and a wealth tax, while challenging Keir Starmer’s leadership.
Andy Burnham formally launched his Makerfield by-election campaign, using the event to outline Labour policy positions on housing, immigration and electoral reform and to hint at a potential bid for the premiership. The move could influence Labour's national direction and Westminster politics.
The Green Party’s Makerfield byelection candidate withdrew nine hours after being announced, amid scrutiny of past social media posts; the party is reopening nominations for a replacement.
