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30th October 2023 It’s time to reform our leasehold system. Dermot Mckibbin Labour & Co-operative Member and Leasehold Reform Activist The recent Labour Party conference has confirmed the Party’s policy of replacing the leasehold system by making the commonhold form of freehold title the default tenure. The 5 million leaseholders who live in England and Wales , often in marginal constituencies , will welcome such a proposal. Virtually all the English-speaking world has done away with the leasehold system.
13th October 2023 No one should face violence at work – but for many, it’s simply become just part of the job. Rachel Blake Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Cities of London and Westminster The recent Labour Party conference has confirmed the Party’s policy of replacing the leasehold system by making the commonhold form of freehold title the default tenure. The 5 million leaseholders who live in England and Wales , often in marginal constituencies , will welcome such a proposal. Virtually all the English-speaking world has done away with the leasehold system.
28th September 2023 We must shift power out from Whitehall and to our communities. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer The recent Labour Party conference has confirmed the Party’s policy of replacing the leasehold system by making the commonhold form of freehold title the default tenure. The 5 million leaseholders who live in England and Wales , often in marginal constituencies , will welcome such a proposal. Virtually all the English-speaking world has done away with the leasehold system.
18th September 2023 Tackling retail crime should be a priority for every force as Durham’s progress shows Georgia Horsfall The recent Labour Party conference has confirmed the Party’s policy of replacing the leasehold system by making the commonhold form of freehold title the default tenure. The 5 million leaseholders who live in England and Wales , often in marginal constituencies , will welcome such a proposal. Virtually all the English-speaking world has done away with the leasehold system.
1st September 2023 Time for a fairer, more co-operative Scotland Monica Lennon MSP for Central Scotland The recent Labour Party conference has confirmed the Party’s policy of replacing the leasehold system by making the commonhold form of freehold title the default tenure. The 5 million leaseholders who live in England and Wales , often in marginal constituencies , will welcome such a proposal. Virtually all the English-speaking world has done away with the leasehold system.
24th August 2023 Nobody should face violence, threats or abuse at work. Cllr Kevin Keenan Chair of the Scrutiny Committee on Dundee City Council The recent Labour Party conference has confirmed the Party’s policy of replacing the leasehold system by making the commonhold form of freehold title the default tenure. The 5 million leaseholders who live in England and Wales , often in marginal constituencies , will welcome such a proposal. Virtually all the English-speaking world has done away with the leasehold system.
18th August 2023 Being a cheeky (co-operative) cow: six months in the life of a Co-operative Party parliamentary candidate Kirsty McNeill Scottish Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Midlothian The recent Labour Party conference has confirmed the Party’s policy of replacing the leasehold system by making the commonhold form of freehold title the default tenure. The 5 million leaseholders who live in England and Wales , often in marginal constituencies , will welcome such a proposal. Virtually all the English-speaking world has done away with the leasehold system.
11th August 2023 Affordable, accessible food should not just be a distant prayer Cllr Kemi Akinola CEO/MD of Be Enriched and Brixton People's Kitchen, and Labour Councillor in Wandsworth The recent Labour Party conference has confirmed the Party’s policy of replacing the leasehold system by making the commonhold form of freehold title the default tenure. The 5 million leaseholders who live in England and Wales , often in marginal constituencies , will welcome such a proposal. Virtually all the English-speaking world has done away with the leasehold system.
25th July 2023 As a Party, we’ll continue to hold the Government to account to end leasehold. Rob Bates Political and Parliamentary Officer The recent Labour Party conference has confirmed the Party’s policy of replacing the leasehold system by making the commonhold form of freehold title the default tenure. The 5 million leaseholders who live in England and Wales , often in marginal constituencies , will welcome such a proposal. Virtually all the English-speaking world has done away with the leasehold system.