Socialist Society affiliated to the Labour Party, for Labour members who care about housing and homelessness

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NEWS

New Podcast – ‘Ending Rough Sleeping: What does Andy Burnham need to do?’

04 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham’s first policy announcement as Prime Minister was to launch an urgent drive to end rough sleeping.  Backed with an additional £340 million, the new funding will provide 1,200 homes for at least 3,000 people as an opening to this bold new plan.  But what will Andy Burnham need to do to end rough […]

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EVENTS

How can Labour’s Commonhold Bill ensure an end to leasehold’s unfairness?

16 Apr 2026

After detailed pre-legislative scrutiny, the Government’s King’s Speech brought forward the long-awaited Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. The legislation will: As the Bill comes in for greater debate and scrutiny from MPs and the public, Labour Housing Group and the Fabian Society are welcoming stakeholders across residents, experts and civil society to a panel event […]

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Publications

Leasehold Unpacked: How do we Reform Routes to Recourse?

09 Feb 2026

Read the new briefing from LHG’s Leasehold Working Group! This briefing looks at what routes there are currently for recourse for leaseholders, what the problems are with such routes, what Labour is proposing to fix these, and what more can be done.

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Get involved

New Members’ Briefing

25 Jan 2026

Want to learn more about how you can get involved in LHG and make the most of your membership? Check out our new members’ briefing now!

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"Solving the housing crisis is about more than bricks and mortar. It is about restoring hope, strengthening communities and ensuring that everyone has the chance to build a better future."

Andy Burnham, Prime Minister