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Richmond upon Thames Liberal Democrats:Covering the constituencies of Twickenham and Richmond Park |
Brian Paddick writes: Housing is the most important issue facing London
July 15, 2011 4:47 PM
• [Jul 14] Brian Paddick writes: WHEN I told the BBC's John Sopel, minutes after the result of the last London Mayoral election was announced, that my second preference vote had gone to the 'Left List' candidate Lindsey German, he would not believe me. There were many of her policies I did not agree with but her party was passionate about building more social housing in London. In every debate during the campaign I found myself in agreement with her and disagreeing with the other candidates on that issue.
I believe housing is the single most important issue facing London and this is why . .
The dream of a property-owning democracy is a good one but investors will always distort the London market and most Londoners simply cannot afford to buy. That means the priority must be to build decent, genuinely affordable homes for rent. Not creating sink estates exclusively for those on the lowest incomes, but building developments where young professionals live alongside those unable to work - in vibrant, mixed communities. And if people are happy to live in these homes, maybe that could take some of the heat out of both the rental and homes for sale markets in London.
• Brian Paddick writes: Housing is the most important issue facing London [Lib Dem Voice Jul 04]
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