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Free land for those who will build social homes on it. Is this the radical solution to the UK’s housing problem? | Phineas Harper

Free land for those who will build social homes on it. Is this the radical solution to the UK’s housing problem? | Phineas Harper

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A bold south London initiative to give land to community groups rather than private developers could transform the systemLewisham council, in southeast London, is developing ambitious plans to transfer public land to community groups in an attempt to get…

Esther Rantzen’s Mama was a lifeline for new mums | Letters

Esther Rantzen’s Mama was a lifeline for new mums | Letters

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Fiona Lindop says she will always be grateful to the TV presenter for establishing the Meet-a-Mum Association Esther Rantzen (Obituary, 1 October) is rightly remembered and honoured for her wide-ranging charity work, including establishing Childline and…

Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement grows

Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement grows

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Opposition lawmakers join forces to defeat proposals made by Socialist-led coalition after eviction of 87-year-oldRightwing lawmakers in Spain have rejected emergency measures put forward to tackle the country’s housing crisis, pitting a fractured…

Andy Burnham’s ultimate test will be whether people’s lives improve | Letters

Andy Burnham’s ultimate test will be whether people’s lives improve | Letters

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Measures of wellbeing should carry real weight in decisions about tax, spending and public services, says Sarah DavidsonRe your editorial on Andy Burnham’s conference speech (29 September), the outcome that all governments should seek is a real…

It shouldn’t take the eviction of an 87-year-old to get Spain’s housing crisis fixed | María Ramírez

It shouldn’t take the eviction of an 87-year-old to get Spain’s housing crisis fixed | María Ramírez

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Pédro Sanchez is an admirer of Zohran Mamdani. It’s time Spanish politicians emulated the New York mayor’s relentless focus on affordable homesMaricarmen Abascal is a determined woman who uses a wheelchair to get around. She has needed her determination…

Labour has its own role in this climate of hate and racism | Letters

Labour has its own role in this climate of hate and racism | Letters

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Readers react to a piece by Polly Toynbee in which she argues that Andy Burnham is the person to lead Britain out of its cohesion crisis In her article, Polly Toynbee mentions the rise of racism globally, citing Donald Trump and the usual suspects (There…

‘Just look at this monstrosity!’ Inside Britain’s bilious back yard shed wars

‘Just look at this monstrosity!’ Inside Britain’s bilious back yard shed wars

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The number of luxury sheds and garden rooms has rocketed since the pandemic – fuelled by those wanting an office, a gym or extra living space. Meanwhile, the resentment between neighbours has been rising, tooLinda loves her shed. She loves that she can…

Facing up to the threat that Reform poses to our democracy | Letters

Facing up to the threat that Reform poses to our democracy | Letters

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Readers respond to an article by John Harris in which he urges Labour to offer hope and change John Harris writes: “Reform is apparently in deep trouble, yet also still in with a serious chance. How come?” (Don’t discount Reform because it’s had a bad…