What do you think of Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, who is expected to make a promise on social housing next month?

 

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to highlight social housing as a key focus of Labour’s conference and autumn budget. In line with Labour’s broader economic agenda, the party is positioning the budget as a key tool to “rebuild Britain” and address the structural problems left behind by the previous government. Reeves stressed the need to fix the foundations of the economy while avoiding austerity, and housing is expected to be part of this broader strategy. In particular, social housing advocates are pushing for significant investment in new homes and the maintenance of existing ones to address the UK’s housing crisis. Labour’s stance on improving tenants’ rights and landlord regulations also suggests that Reeves’ housing proposals could include policies aimed at ensuring fairer access and better conditions for tenants. Reeves’ promises are expected to balance ambitious public investment with fiscal responsibility as the government runs a £22bn deficit