Little Faith in Political Parties’ Ability to Solve Housing Crisis

Tenants in the private rented sector are deeply sceptical that the UK’s political parties are capable of solving the housing crisis, suggests the National Landlords Association (NLA). Despite a staggering majority expressing their doubts that any party has an answer to the crisis, among those few who believe otherwise, Labour enjoys a sliver of a lead over its rivals. Even so, the NLA suggests its findings make for “bleak reading” for Labour, as well as the Liberal Democrats, given the extent to which they have given clear outlines as to their manifestos. According to the NLA, with the general election little more than six months away, 62% of private tenants surveyed said they are unsure whether any of the political parties will be able to tackle the housing crisis. Read more on the Housing Excellence website.