UK Politics Council housebuilding has revived in London — but much greater radicalism is needed Seven years ago, I met families moving into some of the first new council homes Islington had built in a generation. I was the council’s new… By James Murray
Partner content Creating a social housing consensus in London The Deputy Mayor for Housing believes that councils and housing associations should draw a line, and work together to… By James Murray
There’s never been a worse time to sell off council housing Extending Right to Buy to housing associations is the wrong solution at the wrong time that will only make… By James Murray
London’s planning regulations are weaker – and affordable housing has suffered We're going to have to be clear what homes we want, clear how we're going to get them –… By James Murray
New housing must provide homes: “buy-to-leave” flats are forcing Londoners out of their homes Building flats as “buy-to-leave” investments is one of the grimmest expressions of how new housing built in London can… By James Murray