‘Basics’ of life in Britain have been sold for profit, says Polanski Exclusive: England and Wales Greens leader outlines economic policy including help to meet rising energy costs and water re-nationalisation

@zackpolanski.bsky.social will set out a 3 point vision for the economy covering measures such as #RentControls
#Re-nationalisingWater & decoupling electricity prices from the cost of gas; changes to the tax system

#VoteGreen #JoinGreens join.greenparty.org.uk

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Unions, Green Party and housing groups unite for National Housing Demonstration Despite the scale of the crisis, Starmer’s government is prioritising private housing developers and investors over working-class renters.

More than 50 organisations, including #TradeUnions, #TenantsUnions and the #GreenParty have announced the National Housing Demonstration in Central London on Saturday 18 April. They’re demanding urgent #RentControls and a new generation of accessible #CouncilHomes

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Endless rent rises are pushing people to the brink, and fuelling more homes being bought up by investors.

Housing is for homes, not for someone else’s asset or second income.

It’s time for solutions that permanently lower rents.

#RentControls

Green councillors in #Glasgow have reached a budget deal that will see Glasgow City Council become the first in Scotland to have universal #FreeSchoolMeals for all primary-aged children and the first to begin work on implementing #RentControls

Best #VoteGreen

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78% of the UK supports rent controls. But why control a scam when you can abolish it? People should think bigger on housing then rent controls. The Green Party has it right: the entire concept of rent is a con.

#GreenParty believes the existence of Private Landlords adds no positive value to the economy or society. That the Private Rented Sector exists to transfer wealth from the working classes to #Landlords

#RentControls

follow @zackpolanski.bsky.social

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Campaigners welcome Polanski's call to give mayors power to apply rent controls CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed the call from Zack Polanski to give mayors the power to apply rent controls within their regions.Outlining one of his plans to “lower people’s bills” today, the Green Party l...

“The problem we need to fix is spiralling rents,” @zackpolanski.bsky.social told the BBC’s #LauraKuenssberg, pointing to “16 European countries that have brought in rent controls.”

#RentControls now

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Price and rent controls economists from South America might help here

A short article on price & rent controls, the Brazilian heterodox experience in 1986 known as the Plano Cruzado. Have fun! #econsky #brazil #inflation #unemployment #pricecontrols #rentcontrols
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Private rent in Britain now swallows 44% of the average wage Monthly cost jumps to record £1,385 outside London, and £2,736 in the capital, with hotspots showing hefty rises

Horrific.

But there's no appetite at all at Westminster to fix this state of affairs, which is crippling household finances.

We need #RentControls and a massive #SocialHousing building programme. Now.

Private rent in Britain now swallows 44% of the average wage www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...

#OntarioTalk #DougFord - #AntiScalpingLaw #RentControls #SpeedCameras - Whom should Ontarians believe:
- The 2018 Doug Ford who cancelled protections of Ontario consumers
or
The 2025 Doug Ford who promises to bring controls back way after Ontarians payed the price, suffered and continue to suffer?

'They're gouging the people': Ford lashes out at Ticketmaster over Blue Jays resale ticket prices, considering legislation Premier Ford says his government is considering legislation to cap resale ticket prices in response to staggering Jays ticket prices.

#OntarioTalk #DougFord - Doug Ford says "he is considering legislation to cap Resale Ticket Prices!"
It was HIM that in 2018 SCRAPPED the #AntiscalpingLaw leading sellers price gouge buyers in same way he scrapped #RentControls that lead renters become homeless!
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Thanks for letting us know this @ross-greer.bsky.social #Scotland #Problems #RentControls #Homeless

🚨 Renters have faced outrageous hikes with rogue landlords exploiting the housing crisis.

🏠 This week, Parliament votes on permanent rent controls - and that’s only happening because of the Scottish Greens.

#ScottishGreens #HousingEmergency #HousingCrisis #ScottishRents #RentControls

I asked Bristolians how much they're forking out on rent. The answer? Too much!

It's time for the govt to give regions the power to control rents and stop landlords ripping off their tenants

So I'm calling for #RentControls to be included in the Devolution Bill this week.

What they mean by “unsustainable” is unprofitable for their corporate overlord donors.

#TaxTheRich
#SaveTheNHS
#PublicOwnershipNow
#RentControls
#BuildCouncilHousing

#LabourIsDead

A Green Party Northern Ireland graphic with a blue-tinted background image of terraced houses. At the top is the Green Party logo. The main bold text reads: “RENT CONTROLS NOW!” in white and orange. Below, in smaller white text: “Because housing is a right, not a privilege.”

This extra cost must not be passed onto tenants who are already struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Tax fairness cannot come at the expense of affordable homes.

#RentControls
#AffordableHousing
#FairRentsNow

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I just signed the petition “Introduce caps on how much landlords can raise rent: Protect struggling families like mine” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.

Our goal is to reach 75,000 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here […]

One in five Britons would consider voting for a new left-wing party, rising to one in three young people and Labour voters One in five (20%) British adults would consider voting for a new left-wing party founded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. The party's appeal is strongest among young people, with one-third (33%) of...

#YourPartyUK for: a fully public #NHS; #TaxTheRich & #RedistributeWealth reduce #poverty & #inequality; #RentControls & much besides - it's a winning ticket with potential to shake up #BritishPolitics
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The cost of renting in Britain reaches record highs – but things might improve soon The average monthly rent that a new tenant faces paying is more than £400 than it was five years ago

" In London, the average advertised rent has also reached a new high, at £2,712 per month. "

> #RentControls

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I just signed the petition “Introduce caps on how much landlords can raise rent: Protect struggling families like mine” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.

Our goal is to reach 50,000 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here […]

Video: Doug Ford says his support of Donald Trump is unwavering CityNews reporter Cynthia Mulligan spoke with former city councillor and longtime conservative Doug Ford about Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump

lol … yet a very short time ago he was so adamant about having the opposite view of #Trump while pushing similar agendas on #Ontarians
#GreenbeltScandal
#OntarioPlace
#ScienceCenter
#HealthCarePrivatization
#ODSP cuts & removal of #RentControls 🤓
#ShortSighted
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Rent control goes a long way to solving the housing crisis Imposed from above during an economic emergency, rent control played a significant role both in curbing out-of-control inflation and solving the housing crisis Canada was experiencing at the time. A c...

Capitalism's intellectual performing seals have manufactured a bogus case against #rentcontrols.
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Perhaps Pierre needs a Real Job in the Real World to better understand Life beyond his political rhetoric!
FYI, its #PCparty Premiers whose first action in power was the cancellation of #RentControls that skyrocket rents & drove families into the abyss of poverty & often into homelessness! #ELXN45

Councils will have power to set rent controls, Greens pledge Greens Co-Leader Carla Denyer says they would "provide affordable housing through our right homes, right place, right price charter” and scrap Section 21 'no fault' evictions.

#RentControls Vote Green, everyone!

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#OntarioElection #OntarioVotes #RentControls Since #DougFord canceled Ontario's rent controls, rents went up 35% over 6-years to point renters can't afford rents & many are homeless!
So, why would any renter vote for Doug Ford & why this hasn't been a housing election issue?
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Social housing waiting lists to soar to two million people in 10 years Social housing waiting lists could hit two million households in a decade, analysts predict, unless Labour ramp up affordable housebuilding.

SHAC in the News

Thanks to @bigissue.com for inviting SHAC to comment on
this thoughtful piece. It would take 21 years to clear the backlog on council house waiting lists, but govt is doing nothing to tackle soaring rents.

bigissue.com/news/housing...

#RentControls
#ShacAction

Brighton and Hove: Campaigners call for more affordable rents Brighton and Hove Citizens has produced a report into the lack of affordable housing in the city.

It’s appalling that working people are being forced out of our city due rocketing rent costs. By failing to back rent controls - which many other countries have - the Government is letting private renters down badly. www.bbc.com/news/article... #rentcontrols

'Turning point': Rent prices should see relief this year, but markets still tight For Canadian renters, it may feel like the years since the COVID-19 pandemic have brought one hit after another. However, experts say the rental market across the country seems poised for a cool-down ...

#OntarioNews @FordNation - When #DougFord became Ontario Premier, like his idle #DonaldTrump, did everything against ordinary people & everything for "his people" his wealthy cronies, including cancelling #RentControls pushing rents through the roof & forcing people into tents!
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Bring It Home On Tuesday, the House of Commons gave Third Reading to the Renters' Rights Bill. It is a good Bill.  But it is incomplete without rent contr...

On Tuesday, the House of Commons gave Third Reading to the #RentersRights Bill. It is a good Bill. But it is incomplete without #RentControls. Without those, then rent increases would be used as #Section21 evictions by another name. #bbcaq davidaslindsay.blogspot.com/2025/01/brin...