Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

"Polanski accused Labour of being 'in the pockets' of housing developers and prioritizing luxury housing over affordable and social homes."

"The government has U-turned on its promise to scrap the 'feudal' leasehold system because it's more interested in pleasing property developers."

"The Green Party has pledged to abolish leasehold and introduce rent controls nationally if it gets into government."

"Local elections across England will mirror the recent by-election results, showcasing a battle between the Greens and Reform UK."

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, criticized the government's record on affordable housing during a local election campaign launch in Lewisham. He called for rent controls in London and highlighted the party's recent success in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Polanski emphasized that local elections would reflect a competition between the Greens and Reform UK, while Labour and Conservatives are expected to lose support. The Green Party aims to make significant gains in English councils, particularly in London, and pledges to abolish leasehold and implement national rent controls.

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