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Are Labour the party to finally fix housing? w/ Kwajo Tweneboa, Toby Lloyd and Sam Freedman

Jul 11, 2024

Urban housing expert Kwajo Tweneboa, housing policy specialist Toby Lloyd, and policy analyst Sam Freedman discuss housing challenges in the UK including affordability, social housing, and no-fault evictions. The podcast also covers the new Labour government's planning reform efforts and the potential leadership of the Conservative Party. Plus, a humorous segment on TikTok trending 'Red Ed Summer.'

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Quick takeaways

Labour government's housing policies aim to address housing crisis through social housing initiatives.

Representation in politics needs more diversity in gender and ethnicity for effective governance.

Focus on improving the quality of homes built to combat issues of disrepair and substandard conditions.

Deep dives

Labour Government Initiatives in the Podcast Episode

The podcast discusses the recent initiatives by the Labour government, including appointing new cabinet members, such as Rachel Reeves as the first female chancellor of the Exchequer, and focusing on housing policies under Keir Starmer's leadership.

Intro

2min

Recent Government Appointments and Representation Dynamics

5min

Analysis of UK Government and Political Landscape

11min

Housing Policy Challenges and Government Action

4min

The Housing Crisis in the UK

5min

Challenges and Solutions in Affordable and Social Housing

14min

Promotions, Ads, and Political Humor

4min

TikTok Trend: Ed Miliband and Charlie XCX Mashup

7min

Production Credits, Subscription Reminder, and Advertisements for Green Gobbler and GearWrench

2min

It’s week one in government and Labour have hit the ground running. We’ve got a new cabinet and big moves on planning reform and international relations are underway. But what about the opposition? Nish and Coco check in with Substack superstar Sam Freedman to uncover some of the challenges the new government faces over the course of the parliament and hear who might lead a new-look Conservative Party.

Later, Kwajo Tweneboa and Toby Lloyd drop in to chew over one of the prickliest issues the UK needs to deal with - housing. From social housing, to affordability, to no-fault evictions, we cover off the biggest challenges the government faces.

Finally, things get weird when Coco declares a “Red Ed Summer” as TikTokers thirst over the new energy secretary.

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Guests:

Sam Freedman, political analyst

Kwajo Tweneboa, housing campaigner

Toby Lloyd, housing consultant